[The Letters of Elizabeth Barrett Browning, Volume II by Elizabeth Barrett Browning]@TWC D-Link bookThe Letters of Elizabeth Barrett Browning, Volume II CHAPTER XI 16/329
'Browning readings' here in Boston; 'Browning evenings' there.
For the rest, the English hunt lions too, Sarianna, but their favourite lions are chosen among 'lords' chiefly, or 'railroad kings.' 'It's worth _eating much dirt_,' said an Englishman of high family and character here, 'to get to Lady -- --'s soiree.' Americans will eat dirt to get to _us_.
There's the difference.
English people will come and stare at _me_ sometimes, but physicians, dentists, who serve me and refuse their fees, artists who give me pictures, friends who give up their carriages and make other practical sacrifices, are _not English_--no--though English Woolner was generous about a bust.
Let _me_ be just at least. There is a beautiful photograph of Wilde's picture of Pen on horseback, which shall go to you, the likeness better than in the picture. I can scarcely allude to the loss of my loved friend Mrs.Jameson.
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