July 5^th 1895

Bobbing

Monday

My dearest old Man,

You will be glad to learn that we got down here safely, though both of us rather done up. I was unable to get anything to eat for Artie till we got to Chatham, & he seemed quite faint from want by that time. For myself I shall never attempt to come so early again – if they cant wait till the 10 train they can so the other thing.

Artie has been a very good boy, but I don’t think he is very well – he is very spotty, & last night, after he went to bed, I heard him sobbing, so of course I ran up – he said “I want my father & he wont come”. So I told him I was commencing a letter & I would tell you & the first thing he asked this morning after he woke was whether I had told you in the letter that he wished you’d make haste & come.

Mr Stevens & Alice met us at Sittingbourne, & we got help with our various parcels. When we got here, we found all right. I think you had better try to come on Sunday as they are now gathering all the best fruit, & will be for the next fortnight from now. So let me know, dear.

With much love & kisses from both believe me.

Your loving

Georgina Emily Maude Jane Hockley