I scarcely knew whether to laugh or cry, I was so astonished at this crisis of emotion.
Robert's love will be put in.

May God bless you and keep you, and love you better than we all.
Your ever affectionate BA.
* * * * * _To Mrs.Martin_ Casa Guidi: February 13, [1855].
My dearest Mrs.Martin,--How am I to thank you for this most beautiful shawl, looking fresh from Galatea's flocks, and woven by something finer than her fingers?
You are too good and kind, and I shall wrap myself in this piece of affectionateness on your part with very pleasant feelings.
Thank you, thank you.

I only wish I could have seen you (though more or less dimly, it would have been a satisfaction) in the face of your friend who was so kind as to bring the parcel to me.

But I have been very unwell, and was actually in bed when he called; unwell with the worst attack on the chest I ever suffered from in Italy.

Oh, I should have written to you long since if it had not been for this.