1480.9. John Kenyon to EBB

Addendum to The Brownings’ Correspondence, vol. 8.

40 Y. T.

Saturday [1844]

Dear E.B.B.

I have just returned—recd this book and send it to you before I have read more than two lines—partly because I like to do so—partly because you are part and parcel of the note that comes with it. We will not take our Correspondent’s word for the other names being but moderate—till we have read them—but perhaps My Coz may not find these good– I shall reclaim these either by Messenger—or in person between 4 & 5 tomorrow– So “lightly touch and haste away” I wait for the Vision–

They embarked this morning. My brother and I have never depended on each other for the daily bread of intercourse. Still it is a loss to lose the companionship of one of the best and wisest thinkers it has been my lot to meet & that man—my brother—and she is an excellent creature too—sensible—generous—humane to her inner heart– But with all my liking for her I could never supply the “patria”—and this makes me almost not sorry at their departure– Still my clock ticks more pensively than yesterday morning–

Always affy yours

John Kenyon

Must cling the more to those who remain.

Publication: None traced.

Manuscript: Armstrong Browning Library.

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