Torquay.
Wednesday.
I do from my heart congratulate you my very dearest Miss Mitford!—yes, & my own self too—I having received two notes of a gladder character than with all my habitual hopefulness I had dared to hope– May the day which gave you to your beloved father prove indeed the one of his restoration to you! & oh! may the blessing of the Giver rest upon either gift!——
Will Mr May frown over the cream! If he do, it need do no harm! If he do not, it may serve to tempt the dear invalid to take some additional sustenance—tho’ “for your sake” be so far the stronger charm. Tell me whether he is permitted to take any of this cream—because you know I shall feel exultant to be permitted on my part, to send
[?19] [December 1838]. Browning, Elizabeth Barrett to Mitford, Mary Russell.
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1838-12-19
Author
Browning, Elizabeth Barrett
Recipient
Mitford, Mary Russell
Letter Text
Torquay.
Wednesday.
I do from my heart congratulate you my very dearest Miss Mitford!—yes, & my own self too—I having received two notes of a gladder character than with all my habitual hopefulness I had dared to hope– May the day which gave you to your beloved father prove indeed the one of his restoration to you! & oh! may the blessing of the Giver rest upon either gift!——
Will Mr May frown over the cream! If he do, it need do no harm! If he do not, it may serve to tempt the dear invalid to take some additional sustenance—tho’ “for your sake” be so far the stronger charm. Tell me whether he is permitted to take any of this cream—because you know I shall feel exultant to be permitted on my part, to send