5984. RB to Frances Elinor Colvile

As published in The Brownings’ Correspondence, 32, 270.

19. Warwick Crescent

Upper Westbourne Terrace, W.

Dec: 4. ’67.

Dear Lady Colvile,

Thank you very much,—I am unluckily engaged on the 14th

It was because of the cold day that I thought there might be a chance of finding you at home: I shall try again at intervals, for I go across the park [1] for a walk when I have time.

Ever yours most truly

Robert Browning.

Publication: None traced.

Manuscript: British Library.

1. i.e., Hyde Park. The Colviles lived at 8 Rutland Gate, just south of the park.

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