10/222 On some points it is even an advance. The sale is great, _nearly five thousand copies already_. We spent an evening with Mr.Ruskin, who was gracious and generous, and strengthened all my good impressions. Robert took our friend young Leighton to see him afterwards, and was as kindly received. We met Carlyle at Mr.Forster's, and found him in great force, particularly in the damnatory clauses. |