My dear Miss Smith

I am sorry my counsels only led to disappointment but I daresay it is wise in poor old Mr Parker to undertake as little as possible. I should think you were in good hands with Bell & Daldy. I know Mrs Gatty thinks them very liberal. In one case I knew where a lady wanted to publish a story rather longer than yours, they offered to take it if she would guarantee ... continue reading

My dear Mrs Hooper

I do not think Miss Gilbert’s Instution [sic] quite calculates on such work as this good lady proposes - it does not seem as if it would take much teaching to tear up paper!, however here is her letter and here are her stamps at your disposal, I think Maggie would have wider ideas! I hope your little people are quite well again. I must tell you a story rather in their ... continue reading