Part 9
E. is well and unchanged, and has not forgotten A., and never, never will forget his nearest relative. Thanks for wit. The plan of A. was admirable, and will be carried out. The letter was too long on the voyage from England; its wishes were quickly complied with, but their aim was frustrated by a fatality. E. would do that which he said he would do for A. Never doubt of E.; he will see A., and soon, before he joins his ship. Write.
777.--_Tuesday, November 4, 1856._
I.--Le chemin de fer d’Almanza s’avance qu’avec lenteur. Quelque nouvelle lumière se lève aujourd’hui sur le cours de la politique passée. Je suive votre cause. Je comprends toujours que trop lentement, et je ne connais pas les détails de cette affaire de Saragoza.--B.
778.--_Wednesday, November 5, 1856._
I.--Mes nouvelles de Madrid sont désolantes. Les journaux sont saisis. Le monde me semble plein de soupçon et malentendu, qu’empêchent malheureusement et inutilement le cours des affaires.--B.
779.--_Wednesday, November 5, 1856._
S. B. H R. B G. adheres to the arrangement made on the 4th M. Sj Fenlo Pott Sac ma F duxfe Zl. Hez maoyz lxtofshto bxxe. Sadeuxuzti pmzzmab tx zoo ixc.
780.--_Thursday, November 6, 1856._
I.--Ou augmente l’armée. M. le Général, mon frère, se trouve dans notre voisinage. Voulez-vous lui recevoir et conférer avec lui? Un nouveau rayon de lumière éclate sur moi. Je ne perds pas l’espérance. Je ne badine jamais sur les affaires de la politique.--B.
781.--_Friday, November 7, 1856._
J. N.--Fumt puff rt fvgtfs okdq, kgo odtkds pulwvjl is qugo pkdiwtkdlto pvvfts Rfjt; rjl nwt wkn lkjbwl it lv nks um Bvo nv yviikgon wun puff rt ovgt--ywkfitdn adtkywtn vg njgoks.--Nov. 6.--Y.
782.--_Monday, November 10, 1856._
I.--Sans aide-de-camp je perds souvent la route, plongeant dans les ravins, pleins de la brûme; mais le lumière brille sur moi. Personne n’a le clef de mes dépêches. Le même amour de la patrie que m’inspire encore, regardant devant moi avec l’espérance, a toujours les animé.--B.
783.--_Saturday, November 15, 1856._
M.--It was understood that no more letters were expected from the south, and was stated in the last that no facts had transpired here. Our views remain. Letters for G. are to be forwarded if possible to-morrow.
784.--_Tuesday, November 18, 1856._
NOTHING FORGOTTEN.--Every remembrance respectfully and affectionately treasured. If you have courage to hear the truth, trust to me, and meet me. I know you will see this.--S., post-office, Jermyn-street, Piccadilly.
785.--_Thursday, November 27, 1856._
NO. 2.--Deeply touched; happier but not quite happy, because my conscience still convinceth me of sin. The star’s shining tho’, is upon me, and, happen what may, its light will ever be my guide.
786.--_Tuesday, December 2, 1856._
TO AMY.--Vos dépêches, 29 Octobre et 7 Novembre, sont reçues; je suis désolé de votre anxiété pour moi; vous auriez du recevoir les nouvelles dont on vous a parlé le 28 Octobre; recherchez cette fois ci. Ecrivez-moi à l’adresse comme: il ne me manque que vos nouvelles, sans lesquelles je suis désolée et triste.--24 Novembre.
787.--_Wednesday, December 3, 1856._
FIRST--SPERANZA.
788.--_Saturday, December 6, 1856._
PECULATION.--P.
789.--_Saturday, December 6, 1856._
EACH villa on the Bosphorus looks a skreen new painted, or pretty opera-scene.--Don Juan. R. B.
790.--_Tuesday, December 9, 1856._
TWENTY THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED and SEVENTY.
791.--_Tuesday, December 9, 1856._
TO C. and--E.--Your suppositions as to the principal thing, and also about the last charge, are wrong. In whatever way I learned, it was not in the way you suppose. A little more honesty, a little more faithfulness on the part of some, two years ago, would have been well received, and attended with consequences the most beneficial. Do not fear a repetition of the same course. As to fraud and ingratitude, form just what opinion pleases you, and stick to it till upset for another. No letters from any quarter; not even answers which I ought to have got. Who told A? or am I wrong there too. Break the ice, and let me know this one thing at least.--F.
792.--_Friday, December 12, 1856._
C.--Very well. Please yourself, and I shall please myself. If you do not choose to speak just be silent.--F.
793.--_Wednesday, December 17, 1856._
THE Duke’s Head being objected to, Little Dorrit is in great distress.--Kate.
794.--_Monday, December 22, 1856._
TO Amy.--Vos nouvelles ont été expédiées seulement hier, mais ne craignez rien si vous n’aviez pas un réponse aussi vite que vous l’attendez, car d’apres une lettre reçue ce matin à B. S. votre petite sœur change son domicile avec “la tête Africaine.” Elle se porte très bien. Allez à la poste.
795.--_Tuesday, December 23, 24, 25, 1856._
MEIN LIEBER OHEIM! J’ai reçu vos lettres du 30 Octobre, 7 et 23 Novembre. Trouverez-vous le Times dans vos séjours? Depuis quand vous manquent mes nouvelles? Je vous ai écrit le 29 Novembre et quelque temps après. Continuez vos lettres, elles sont sauf à B. S.
796.--_Wednesday, December 24, 1856._
NO. 20, 670.
797.--_Monday, December 29, 1856._
A SYMPATHIZING FRIEND (of Leeds?) is sincerely THANKED by Mrs. J. 61. 889. Oct. 13, 1856.--Dec. 26, 1856.
798.--_Monday, December 29, 1856._
THE Admiral CLARENCE.--Call for Presto, at Post-office, Charing-cross. Same name as before. Sir K--e. Dec. 26, 1856.
799.--_Wednesday, January 7, 1857._
TO AMY.--J’ai reçu vos nouvelles. Je les expédie par le courrier d’aujourd’hui. Ce que j’ai fait n’était nue le devoir d’un ami dévoué, et si j’ai réussi de vous tranquilliser je suis assez récompensé.--Le 6 Janvier, 1857.
800.--_Wednesday, January 14, 1857._
SPES, Bristol, is requested not to forget the good cause, in which perseverance is sure to win the day.
801.--_Wednesday, January 14, 19, 1857._
Z.--Be ever the same, and remember all (your own words.) Do you act up to your own advice? I need no such remembrance. Be sure you are ever thought of, and just now, if possible, more than ever.--Yours, Z.
802.--_Saturday, January 24, 1857._
SEPOLTO VIVO.--Se tu m’abandonne son io riso luto di tutto lasciare. Veramente si guira che si m’ama solamente com’ uno Fratello--lo credo--non basta a me. Se tu nonne Vieni nell’ estate io partiro. Son ’io nell’ estremità della miseria, poco mancò ch’io non morissi. Solo vivo per te.--S lo S.
803.--_Thursday, January 29, 1857._
EVA.--J. W. M. Y.
804.--_Thursday, January 29, 1857._
NEVER read it before. Had no previous knowledge of its contents. Never would have taken it out had I known. Seen the marks in the others. Never read the works. What mean this and some others just as blind? And in other cases still, have there been no tempters, no traitors? Could I have been so cruelly heartless, so utterly destitute of every sense of honour or shame? Amid all the ills of the past, is there nothing to save from such charges as these?
805.--_Saturday, January 31, 1857._
V. L.⁰₀⁰, Coventry.--Peeping Tom on the silk floors was sent to Coventry, and now Peeping Tom intends to go there. Decimals.--Cygne.
806.--_Monday, February 2, 1857._
QUELL LUXE! and how much of your precious time must have been employed for me. Before this I hope you have received my thanks. If you have written since the 4th, the first week in February I shall receive it.
807.--_Tuesday, February 3, 1857._
L. P----t., 23 encore.--Je suis désolé.--d’apprendre votre maladie. Venez au plutôt; cela vous remettra la santè! Je me porte bien.
808.--_Saturday, February 7, 1857._
LITTLE STAR.--I have your news of the 13th inst.; mine you will find in Y. T. F. C. V. O. O. V. H.--January 30.
809.--_Thursday, February 12, 1857._
UNALTERABLE.--Every kind wish. Changed I never can be. Matters progress. I hope ere long to be at rest, when my health may be restored. I long to see you.
810.--_Monday, February 16, 1857._
LITTLE STAR.--I received Nos. 1, 2, YES, the same direction. My news you can get when convenient.--8th February.
811.--_Tuesday, February 17, 1857._
TU ME CASSES le Cœur.--Good gracious! has it come to this? Tell me, tell me, who you are.--G. C.
812.--_Friday, February 20, 1857._
UNALTERABLE.--I will endeavour to look on the “bright side.” Solitude holds the very next rank to your society.
813.--_Saturday, February 21, 1857._
OF course, I understand the motives, but cannot consent to the removal at present. Distance too great. Locality bad. The money is ready. A thousand thanks.--February 20, 1857.
814.--_Monday, February 23, 24, 1857._
MA CHERE AMIE.--It is burnt; but I have it by heart. May I send you an enclosure? Tell me in your next.--H.
815.--_Tuesday, February 24, 26, 1857._
NINTH OCTOBER, 1856. Harry true and determined to the last hour of his existence. 13th May, 1857. Do not despond.
816.--_Tuesday, February 24, 1857._
THE BLACK VELVET DRESS, which was sent back by rail and coach in a very compressed parcel slightly covered with brown paper, and unaccompanied by any letter, has arrived as safely as under the circumstances was possible.
817.--_Wednesday, February 25, 1857._
HEALTH and HAPPINESS. I approve.--ADA.
818.--_Monday, March 2, 1857._
LITTLE STAR.--Since Nos. 1, 2, nothing received. Have you any news of the 11th and 20th? Have you seen the Z. of the 16? Why such long silence?
819.--_Tuesday, March 3, 1857._
TO AMICUS.--Pray WRITE again, with particulars. Confidence shall be inviolate. There are two there. Has the name of the one intended four or five letters? At any rate answer this.
820.--_Tuesday, March 3, 1857._
HARRY’S ADVOCATE R***, actively hostile. This is unexpected, and time will prove that it was undeserved. H. may yield on the R. C. question, but no power on earth will cause any alteration on his part as regards the declaration of October 9, 1856.
821.--_Thursday, March 5, 1857._
J.--The 19th, 26th, and Saturday, 11 o’clock, all right. Soon again as possible. Far from well. Letters, long ones, at the old place.--H.
822.--_Friday, March 6, 1857._
ALL friendly and favourably settled this day, March 5, 1857.--North-street.
823.--_Monday, March 9, 1857._
A. C. P.--Any request from you is sacred, and it shall ever be complied with. Trust my discretion, as you trust my sense of honour. Pray take care of yourself; banish all painful thoughts, and seek for calmness and composure in your judgment alone, and not in any artificial and temporary appliance. May God grant you the peace of mind and happiness you deserve, and may He allow us to meet again in better days.
824.--_Saturday, March 21, 1857._
UNALTERABLE.--Say that a visit would be agreeable to you, and the sea should not long divide us. Such a change would be the means of restoring me to my usual health; but if not, the solitude of this place is more suitable to my present state of mind.--M. C. T.
825.--_Saturday, March 28, 1857._
TO HIDE and SEEK.--My despatches! No, there are some things money cannot do, and all the ill-gotten wealth of London will not purchase my “Egyptienne.”--E. J. W.
826.--_Monday, March 30, 1857._
TO a CHRISTIAN.--You don’t know their antecedents. It is not easy. My daughter has two toes joined together. I have not seen her for seven years.--E. J. W.
827.--_Saturday, April 4, 1857._
TO UNALTERABLE. M. C. T.--A visit would be pleasing to her, when convenient to yourself.--H.
828.--_Wednesday, April 8, 1857._
PERTHSHIRE ELECTION.--Proof instead of assertion. The writer is welcome to call at the residence of the party written to. Correspondence or a meeting elsewhere declined. Call to-morrow.
829.--_Thursday, April 9, 1857._
PERTHSHIRE ELECTION.--Volunteers do not make conditions, but they are accepted. A reward will be given. It was not supposed the information was tendered from benevolence to either party.
830.--_Monday, April 13, 1857._
NOT SUCCESSFUL.--THE STEPS.
831.--_Wednesday, April 15, 1857._
UNSUCCESSFUL.--THE STEPS. Sorry for bad news. Communicate through bookselling channel.
832.--_Friday, April 17, 1857._
V FLECHE.--Is despatches sufficiently blown for the coup de grâce selon la loi? There never was the mortal being could escape the patient search. &c.--Cage.--Signe.
833.--_Tuesday, April 21, 1857._
TO HIDE and SEEK.--I can never touch that money; the honest London merchant has made a bad debt without a dividend. Help us against despatches, and then every indulgence, but free possession as a guarantee.--E. J. W.
834.--_Thursday, April 30, 1857._
ZANTIPPUS RAVEN.--I will not injure you. Do your duty to those now bound to you.
835.--_Friday, May 8, 11, 13, 15, 18, 20, 22, 25, 1857._
LOUISA.--Si l’amitié et votre cœur généreux vous a entrainée de faire le premier pas vers un précipice, il a en même temps ouvert la tombe pour ensévelir vos amis. Je vous en conjure, tranquillisez ceux sur votre sort aussi vite que possible.
836.--_Friday, May 15, 1857._
MORMONISM.--Dear John, Kimball has declared in the “Deseret News” that you shall not run at large and lecture against Mormonism; also that Lavinia is divorced from you. Pray take care of yourself, and WRITE at once to Fred. (American papers please copy.)
837.--_Monday, May 18, 1857._
TO HIDE and SEEK.--Despatches are to be despatched. Help us--and you can powerfully; and every indulgence that the fondest mother can desire shall be yours.--E. J. W.
838.--_Friday, May 22, 1857._
TO HIDE and SEEK.--Mrs. B., late of St. James’s-street, proposes a legal document, but does not know your hiding-place. I will not accept any English legal document. One of the first lawyers in the city of London told me I should always be crossed in all I attempted; and I could not get the competent men to act for me lately in the Court of Chancery, although the costs were deposited in hard cash. Men, to whom I had advanced ready money at 5 per cent., have laughed at me when I talked of recovery by law. My money has been stolen from my pocket-book, and yet no redress. In short I am hors la loi; but, fortunately, I know it.--E. J. W.
839.--_Tuesday, May 26, 1857._
L. P. V.--Home influences should be continued, if practicable. Very much may undoubtedly be done; but, at present, it is impossible to say how much. Every day’s delay strengthens the habit, and increases the difficulty. The best course will be to WRITE at once to A.M., care of Mr. Cull, 13, Lombard-street. Arrange an early interview with him, and detail every minute particular. You are perfectly safe, as he will receive everything in the strictest confidence. He may very possibly effect a complete cure.
840.--_Friday, June 5, 1857._
QUEEN of HEARTS.--When is our picnic to come off? My holydays are nearly over, and I shall not ask my masters for more, unless you write and tell me you wish it. After I left school I was down in Norfolk three times, but you were not visible. Since I saw you I have learnt something by heart, and if I get your direction I will let you know it.
841.--_Wednesday, June 10, 1857._
THE EVERGREEN OAK might fade and fall, but for the strong clinging arms of the Ivy, which, once grown, can never be removed alive. Types will appear to-morrow, and acorns may be quietly looked for in a few days.
842.--_Monday, June 15, 1857._
IVY.--Your last is an inexhaustible source of happiness. The value of the types can only be conceived by you. Make the hour 10 to half-past. First proposal too late for you. Oak leaves early in July.
843.--_Wednesday, June 17, 1857._
QUEEN of HEARTS.--Your conduct is very cruel, and can only inflict pain and protract suspense; so (if you do not desire that) write and inform us of your welfare. A sufficiently long absence has only served to render strong feelings yet stronger, and it is time now to decide on the point of the compass I steer. You promised to fill the canvas for me; and I expect at least two feet of fulfilment of promise.
844.--_Thursday, June 18, 1857._
LORELEY.--45, 46, and 47, RECEIVED. Time named for reading does nicely. Summer tour approved for reasons given. A budget ready and waiting shall be increased for next time. Quite well, under advice. A bulletin wanted. Thanks.--Yours, Tomkins.
845.--_Friday, June 26, 1857._
LORELEY.--48, RECEIVED. Bell Primrose. Mr. T. leaves at dawn 28th.--Tomkins.
846.--_Saturday, June 27, 1857._
THE REINDEER SONG.--So little did it appear to be applicable to the singer of this melody, that no token will be sent unless it is proved by another advertisement that it really was meant. Through an error this did not appear last week.
847.--_Tuesday, June 30, 1857._
ICH DIEN.--I now call upon you. Those who could discover the secret in the most secluded nook in Europe can do anything. Double the signs. Banc, Signe, Hungary beyond the Theiss.
848.--_Thursday, July 2, 1857._
J. E. R.--Can you express doubt when the height is already won? It is now the affair of time alone. I saw myself pictured forth in colours too faithful. I could not desire more.
849.--_Thursday, July 2, 1857._
TO HIDE and SEEK.--I shall get my child, and the London merchant always has and always will pay 20_s._ in the £. By your deed my reversion is much improved, and as the trustees are to be changed, it is worth a good round sum; but you have received, since January 11, 1856, exactly £100 dividends on the Western of France, and if I pay the reward you must expect----.--E. J. W.
850.--_Tuesday, July 7, 1857._
NICHT EINE MILLION.--Genug für Alles. My honour is pledged, and I am true, Aber sie ist sehr knapp mit dem Gelde.--Darf ich auf die ----borgen? Die Juden thun es zu hohen zinsen.--Zigeuner.
851.--_Thursday, July 9, 1857._
ALL SERENE.--Tummidge is through. John Dykes, that poor old man, is dead, &c.
852.--_Friday, July 10, 1857._
LE CHAR L’ATTEND.--Decimals.--Our Swan is not a crow. See how proudly he rears his snow-white crest, distends his beautiful silvery wings, and spurns the wave, as he majestically strides forwards.--Cygne.
853.--_Saturday, July 18, 1857._
REVEAL the NAME.
854.--_Tuesday, July 28, 1857._
G. H.--Luke 15th chap. 10 and 16--to 24.
855.--_Thursday, July 30, 1857._
MIMI may rely on secrecy; that is the only addition that can be made to the intimation already given, and which is rightly supposed to have been intended for the person who now writes more distinctly under the above signature.
856.--_Friday, July 31, 1857._
MIMI.--You can trust your correspondent, M. H. K. All is sincere, and well meant, and the most implicit confidence may be relied upon.
857.--_Saturday, August 1, 1857._
KALENDS.--Bird has flown. 400 miles east of August, 1854. Thanks.
858.--_Monday, August 3, 1857._
A. T.--We each forgive and love you, but entreat you to COME HOME. No T; no D. All well. E. has broken it. Our prayers are for you.
859.--_Tuesday, August 4, 5, 6, 1857._
NIDDRIE, 13th; so come on 12th. Tell E. J.
860.--_Wednesday, August 12, 1857._
NIDDRIE, on 13th.--Do not come. There is foul play somewhere. A letter will explain.--J. S.
861.--_Thursday, August 13, 1857._
M. D.--ACCEPT my sincere but sorrowful THANKS. No. 19 if possible, but very doubtful. Be cautious, you are watched. A fellow-sufferer.
862.--_Friday, August 14, 15, 1857._
N. M.--August 12.--The second Saturday has passed.
863.--_Saturday, August 15, 1857._
M. H. K.--Unalterable, unchangeable. We must act with firmness; our affairs will then be settled in a way most conducive to our own interests, and everything arranged according to our wishes by the appointed time.--Ever yours, Mimi, August 13, 1857.
864.--_Tuesday, August 18, 1857._
CUMMING to PET.--Je ne puis plus supporter cette existence. Viens avec moi je t’en prie-je suis si malheureux. Il faut m’écrire. The old address. God bless you.
865.--_Thursday, August 20, 1857._
MIMI.--Will you kindly explain yours of the 13th? Have you received my two letters? Yours ever, M. H. K.
866.--_Thursday, August 20, 1857._
CUMMING to PET.--Je vous importune trop. Vous voudriez me voir partir loin de vous. Votre avenir sera plus heureux que le mien; moi, malade d’esprit et de corps, seul au monde, que ferai-je? Pourquoi m’avez-vous parlé de ces lettres? N’avez-vous plus de confiance en moi? Je n’ai pas encore été voir notre père, parceque j’ai été trop souffrant. Vous aurez de mes nouvelles mardi prochain. Adieu, mon épouse chérie. Soyez bonne. Je vois aime trop maintenant pour vous haïr plus tard. Je ne vous abandonnerai jamais.--Infelice.
867.--_Monday, August 24, 1857._
M. H. K.--I have nothing to explain. Our wishes to settle our affairs are the same. If you would Write, and communicate everything, there would be no difficulty. You know my address. I wish my home in the country was nearer yours; but if you are ready to arrange our business I hope shortly to see you. Ever yours, Mimi, August 21, 1857.
868.--_Tuesday, August 25, 1857._
MIMI.--You have received an address to which you can FORWARD me a LETTER. Many miles separate us. My position at the present time does not perhaps warrant me in going further. I have and do certainly entertain the highest respect and regard for you, but many difficulties present themselves which I cannot here explain, except I were assured of a letter reaching you, and that only by receiving one from yourself in the first instance. This is the only course I can adopt.--Yours ever, M. H. K.
869.--_Wednesday, August 26, 1857._
ERINNERUNG Und TEUMERFORT--Tyran.--No.--So very many THANKS for the TWO kind LETTERS, and for the delicate consideration your caution evinced for me. Can you, through this medium, show me you have noticed this? Do not write.
870.--_Saturday, August 29, 1857._
M. H. K.--You must be faithful to your promise, and confirm all I wrote. You know my address, and be assured of its safety. Whenever you wish it I will write to you; indeed, now our correspondence should be constant. I never can forgive my mistake of yesterday; but you know it could not be intended.--Yours ever, Mimi.--August 29, 1857.
871.--_Monday, August 31, 1857._
ERINNERUNG UND TEUMERFORT.--Tyran.--No.--Ten thousand thanks. This is my first advertisement. O wise Isis, have I lifted thy veil? When, oh! when. ***.--M. D.
872.--_Tuesday, September 1, 1857._
MIMI.--I wish you to WRITE to me at once, with your present address. Forward my letter to the Post-office, Royal-hill, Greenwich, S.E. I have been expecting to hear daily.--Yours ever, M. H. K.
873.--_Wednesday, September 2, 1857._
R. WELLBELOVE.--I have RECEIVED your very kind NOTE, and almost expected another. Most willingly will I give you what you have lost, but I want the size. That every blessing may attend you is the most sincere wish of your relative, M. D.
874.--_Thursday, September 3, 1857._
CUMMING to PET.--Madame CUMMING TROUVERA une LETTRE pour elle à la poste restante, chez Morris, imprimeur, 35, Ludgate-hill; Ce sera la dernière.
875.--_Tuesday, September 8, 1857._
M. H. K.--I shall be in town the evening of the 10th, and shall hope to see you the following day, when all our business may be settled.--Yours ever, Mimi.--September 6, 1857.
876.--_Tuesday, September 8, 1857._
M. H. K.--A LETTER, of great importance, was FORWARDED to Greenwich, as you wished. Write at once, and state everything distinctly, as it relates to affairs of great consequence. I trust the answer will be favourable in every way, and shall be very anxious for its arrival.--Yours ever, Mimi.--September 4th.
877.--_Wednesday, September 9, 1857._
MIMI.--NO LETTER has been RECEIVED up to the present time, September 8, otherwise you would most certainly have had an answer. Will you write again at once.--Yours ever, M. H. K.
878.--_Thursday, September 10, 1857._
MY DEAR SISTER.--I shall be in London the 10th (this day), when I hope to find you there, as our affairs are in a very unsettled state at present.--Yours ever, Mimi.
879.--_Saturday, September 12, 1857._
NATHAN.--The portrait you have drawn is far from flattering. I hope yonr inferences are wrong, as the facts from which they are drawn never happened. Still I cannot help feeling grateful for the motive prompting your letter. I do not know you; it is for you to decide whether it would be advantageous to do so. I shall be in England in October.
880.--_Monday, September 14, 1857._
BRISTOL.--RECEIVED. Not in the way suggested. No. 9 has charge of it, and will deliver it in proper time.
881.--_Monday, September 21, 1857._
FLORENCE.--Ring yesterday. Anchor in a day or two.