I wondered too!
Written by Jen N.
(10/13/2005 10:40 a.m.)
in consequence of the missive, I was wondering this myself, penned by Line
I would assume there are at least 5 Musgrove children still in school at this time. Girls (at least 2), boys (at least 2) and master Harry. I agree that Dick was older than Hen. & Louisa, so 9+ total. This certainly explains Mrs. Musgrove's ample size to me!!