well – if only I could come

to Africa.

Engel considering the circumstances is

well – the little one on the other hand not good –

well it was a daughter ^{30th July} we had this

time – and she was a little "wretch",

weighed not more than 23 hg. – Arnold

weighed twice as much – but the child

is healthy – and that is of course the main point.

Engel is still expecting You and

she would absolutely not

"lie" in the "new cabin", since it should

remain free in case You come. You are

most sincerely welcome as a godmother! –

we postpone the christening until it is

convenient for You – should it the child

show signs of dying – we will have a lay

preacher or "reader" to christen

it at home; – so if it should survive

after all – we can christen it, when

Your daughter recovers. Bring her along here to the mountain air.

Engel sends her greetings. Your Astrup

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