Elizabeth’s Welcome

I wish I could say we have greeted my dear sister Elizabeth gracefully, but I cannot. Mother was so feverish with grief, and I was but a mess. Oh how I wish I had better news to greet her with, to tell her that things would be fine, but it was her who brought us hope. I am so happy my dear uncle is here, now we may be able to retrieve our youngest sister. I hope nothing has been done which cannot be undone. That would surely hurt my lovely family more. I do not want mother to be unhappy nor do I wish that father will come home discontented. I would surely be heartbroken at the sight! I do hope things will brighten up soon.