4073. EBB to Sophia Eckley

As published in The Brownings’ Correspondence, 24, 184.

Casa Guidi

Monday. [?12] [October 1857] [1]

I am better, dearest Sophie, & Robert says it will not only be “not imprudent” but “very prudent” to drive out at three. Therefore I accept your kindness gladly.

But you have not forgotten the other one? the promise to give us an evening, this evening? You will come, wont you?

Your ever affectionate

EBB

Publication: None traced.

Manuscript: Berg Collection.

1. Conjectural dating based on EBB’s reference to her improved health (see letter 4071).

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