July 10th, 9 p.m.
Ever rapid and eager , Albinia could think of nothing but immediate measures for Sophy 's good , and the satisfaction of her own conscience . She could not bear even to wait for Mr. Kendal 's return , but , as her aunts were still in London , she resolved on carrying Sophy to their house on the following day for the best advice . It was already late , and she knelt at the table to dash off two notes to put into the post-office as she went home . One to Mrs. Annesley , to announce her coming with Sophy , baby , and Susan , the other as follows : -- ` July 10th , 9 p.m. ` Dearest Edmund , ` I find I have been cruelly neglectful . I have hunted and driven that poor child about till it has brought on spine complaint . The only thing I can do , is to take her to have the best advice without loss of time , so I am going to-morrow to my aunt 's . It would take too long to write and ask your leave .