TO MRS. HAWTHORNE

 TO MRS. HAWTHORNE

 

Salem, March 20th, 1847.—Saturday

 

Ownest Wife,

 

Thy letter of Thursday did not reach me till this morning. Ellery goes to-day—much to my satisfaction, though we have had a good time. Thou dost not know how much I long to see thee and our children. I never felt anything like it before—it is too much to write about.

 

I do not think I can come on Monday before 10 ?, arriving in Boston at about 11. It is no matter about the session¹ at Johnson's; and if thou choosest to give him notice, so be it.

 

Now that the days are so long, would it not do to leave Boston, on our return, at ? past 4?

 

Kiss Una for me—likewise Bundlebreech.

 

Thy Husband.

 

P.S. Of course, my coming on Monday must be contingent² on reasonably pleasant weather. 172

 

I shall probably go to Johnson's immediately after my arrival—before coming to West-street. I hope he will be otherwise engaged.

 

Mrs. Sophia A. Hawthorne,

Care of Dr. N. Peabody,

Boston, Massachusetts

1 session   

n.会议，开庭期，市盘，学期；adj.短期的

参考例句：

• This matter will go over until the next session.这件事将留待下次会议讨论。
• Congress is now in session.国会现在正在开会。

2 contingent   

adj.视条件而定的；n.一组，代表团，分遣队

参考例句：

• The contingent marched in the direction of the Western Hills.队伍朝西山的方向前进。
• Whether or not we arrive on time is contingent on the weather.我们是否按时到达要视天气情况而定。