My dear Anne It is enough to frighten one to see all one’s words taken so seriously, not that I did not really mean them, but perhaps I spoke more freely from not thinking you would attach so much weight to what so young and so flyaway a person might say. However it is quite right to feel that words have weight. I think I must begin from henceforth to assure you that you ... continue reading

My dear Alice, I hope George is feeling the freshness of these nice cool days, and Mrs. Moberly is contented and happy without the babies, who by Mary and Edith's account must be very funny, especially Edward. What a pleasure it will be to see George at Winchester again, and to hear of all your doings, by which I hope ‘The Daisy Chain’ will profit, as it has a Commemoration in it. ‘Cleve Hall’ ... continue reading

My dear Maggie

I am extremely disappointed not to be able to come in today, when I had so fully reckoned on doing so, even for months past. All the more because I believe that Edith and I are your only remaining sponsors. But no doubt there are more prevailing prayers offered by those out of our sight. I have still the Daisy Cross that was a memorial of your Baptism, and called forth (I believe) ... continue reading

My dear Emily, An odd question, but can you tell me what Edward first taught himself on the violin? I want Lance Underwood to do it, and must mention some tune . . .

Dearest Jay

If you would write to me once a fortnight how delightful it would be for we do let each other drop fearfully, and as long as my poor Gertrude is in her present state I can not go from home unles I can leave Mary Woollcombe here. She is here now, finishing a fortnights stay, during which I have been able to get a few days with the Moberlys. Near as they ... continue reading