3916. RB to Anna Brownell Jameson

As published in The Brownings’ Correspondence, 23, 118–119.

39. Devonshire Pl.

Wednesday Eg [22 October 1856] [1]

Dearest Aunt Nina,

If I stupidly caused you to misunderstand me—forgive me,—Ba says I have done so– I was stupid, tired and really ill,—it may have happened therefore. I was oppressed with the knowledge that it would be impossible for us to get away to-day: and, you see, it was impossible: better however be kept a month of years rather than let my peevishness take a turn that wrongs me so enormously. You will forgive me, dearest friend, won’t you?

We shall go to-morrow, and this is the last word I write in England, I trust—this which bids God bless you, from the

heart of your ever affectionate

Robert Browning

Publication: None traced.

Manuscript: Wellesley College.

1. Dated by RB’s reference to leaving England tomorrow. This letter was posted with letter 3908.

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