SD1431. Mary Trepsack to Henrietta Cook
Published in The Brownings’ Correspondence, 16, 297 (in part).
[London]
[Postmark: 17 April 1850]
Well good folks can I wish you more happiness when you tell me you are already so happy. May its existence keep pace with yours, & only end when time is no more yours–
You have written me a great deal of nonsense about gratitude which I do not understand throw all that to the wind, I wish it was in my power to send you a few hundreds of good shiners stampt with Victorias head.
As to my fate in regard to my attendance is still uncertain, I suppose Arabel has hitherto informed you all that has been said & done–
Uncle John says he knows all about me, my encouragement to meetings on Thursday Evg, & many other things which we think him ignorant of—that he intended to see Mr B– before he left Town, to talk to him on the subject but George Breakfasted with him yesterday mrg & he no doubt prevented the subject being framed at Dinner– It is highly strange that people will meddle with things they have no concern with—— I think all those who stand aloof, the least delicacy they could have shown wd have been to keep their pens out of the Ink stand & not send forth to the world your sayings & doings before marriage & after–
All have behaved very well at home, I give George much credit for his part, as it was unexpected, they all stood up manfully, but respectfully—the little violence of one is happily put [to] an end by his again taking his place at Table– In fact we shd never have heard any more after the first blow up if it had not been, that the aloof people wanted to publish & gain credit for their own actions—however I hope there is an end of the matter & I [am] glad you wrote to B– I think she has behaved most shamefully–
I had a very kind note from Fanny Janes, expressing her acknowledgement on receiving a card from Capt & Mrs Cook—she had known it a long time, but understanding it was a secret, made her silent–. Sorry she has not seen you again, she was obliged to leave Town on account of |Indegparations|. You are to [illegible words] to her Mrs Hool, Mrs Hice & some others whom you know not—a world of good wishes a long Life of happiness & every blessing— Margaret Roper also Mrs Lee is came to Town with a Governess in her Eye for Elizabeth, she is to write to Mrs Tead for her terms—she will so far |Interfere| but no responsibility—she is to see your father & talk to him on the subject[.]
The day you were married I cou[l]d hardly get on my gloves, I have had the gout in both hands, one knee, one foot, today I can use my hand, & am altogether much better. This the cause of my not writing before Arabel until yesterday offered to tell you so– Today Mr Boland Mrs T & Henry dine in Wimpole St– Mrs Hook is gone out of town. I see Arabel for a few hurried minutes every other day & that is all since you left– My Love to you both. Be good Children & behave yourselves as such—
Ever your affectionate
Treppy
I have taken two days to write these few lines—put the paper in the fire if you cant read it– I cant make it out– God bless you–
You have a relation near you Miss Bowen—if you meet with her give my love– She is very amiable[.]
Address: Mrs Surtees Cook / Oriel Terrace / Weston Super-Mare / Somerset.
Publication: None traced.
Manuscript: Armstrong Browning Library, Altham Archive.
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