[The Letters of Elizabeth Barrett Browning, Volume II by Elizabeth Barrett Browning]@TWC D-Link bookThe Letters of Elizabeth Barrett Browning, Volume II CHAPTER VII 28/192
They tell me that the Puseyite organ, the 'Guardian,' has been strong in attack.
So best. * * * * * After a few weeks in Paris the travellers crossed over to England, which they had not seen for nearly five years.
Their visit to London lasted about two months, from the end of July to the end of September, during which time they stayed in lodgings at 26 Devonshire Street. * * * * * _To Mrs.Martin_ 26 Devonshire Street: Wednesday, [about August 1851]. My ever dearest Mrs.Martin,--I am not ungrateful after all, but I wanted to write a long letter to you (having much to say), and even now it is hard in this confusion to write a short one.
We have been overwhelmed with kindnesses, crushed with gifts, like the Roman lady; and literally to drink through a cup of tea from beginning to end without an interruption from the door-bell, we have scarcely attained to since we came.
For my part I refuse all dinner invitations except when our dear friend Mr.Kenyon 'imposes himself as an exception,' in his own words.
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