5829. John Ruskin to RB

As published in The Brownings’ Correspondence, 32, 142.

Denmark Hill, S.

[18 November 1866] [1]

Dear <Mr> [2] Browning

It is so intensely nice of Mr Milsand to come—and of you to wish to come. I’m sadly afraid it won’t be possible to you, but I’m sure you will if you can;—further please prepare Mr Milsand for the catastrophe of an entirely quiet evening here—for I dare never ask more than one or two people because of my mother’s fatigue if there’s a large group talking—and as it nearly always happens—the one or two I did ask have disappointed me—but perhaps Edward Jones may come yet—only please warn Mr Milsand of the too probable dullness–

I understand tomorrow for the day. —I mentioned thursday also—but I suppose tomorrow is right?

Ever affectionately yours,

J Ruskin

Address: Robt Browning Esq / 19. Warwick Cresct

Publication: None traced.

Manuscript: Berg Collection.

1. Dated by Ruskin’s reference to “tomorrow” (i.e., Monday) and “thursday” as alternative dates for the “quiet evening” at his house. See letter 5821.

2. Ruskin has crossed out the title and written above: “I can’t help it—I’ve been awake great part of the night and am asleep now.”

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