208/268 Thank you, thank you; they will be precious. I saw the article in the 'Athenaeum' with joy and triumph, and knew Mr.Chorley by the 'Roman hand.' In the 'Illustrated News' also, Robert (not I) read an enthusiastic notice. He fell upon it at the reading-room where I never go on account of my _she_-dom, women in Florence being supposed not-- (_Part of this letter is missing_) Think of me who am far, yet near in love and thought. Love me with that strong heart of yours. May God bless it, bless it! I am ever your attached E.B.B., rather BA. |