Item 51 - Letter from Caroline Trevelyan to Elizabeth Trevelyan

Wallington, Cambo, Morpeth. - It is 'quite extraordinary' how they hear nothing of the war here, though it is only twenty miles from the Tyne 'which is seething with work & excitement'. Booa is certainly better; she is enjoying doing Caroline's hair while Pantlin [her maid] is on holiday. Meta Smith is paying a visit this week, and Annie [Philips] also comes to stay on Friday. It is very cold, and last night they sat with their feet up on the fender; it is pleasant not to have lamps [due to the black out] but it makes the room colder at night. Has heard from Miss Clarke to say [Charles and Molly's children] are all happy at Criccieth; the baby [Florence] is here and they see her often. Thinks it must be bad weather at the Lakes. Hopes Elizabeth will have Lily soon to help with Julian. Thinks she must enjoy teaching him. Sir George is busy arranging books; the billiard room is full of them, and he is filling the new bookcase. Heard news of Bob at the Park; supposes he is now at the Lakes.