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SD1587.  Susannah Cook to Henrietta Cook

Published in The Brownings’ Correspondence, 18, 368 (in part).

Saturday [24 July 1852] [1]

My dearest Henrietta

Do not think me quite mad when you see the date of this– I must write a line to you from your own little table in the drawing room!

But to explain; yesterday Arabel & Alfred came down to Whitehall & talked me into coming here to luncheon. Arabel came to meet me at Treppy’s; (or as I should say—Miss Trepsack’s) & brought me here at 2 o’Clock. I can scarcely believe I am here. They said as Altham had been here I need not scruple—but I feel in a regular fright all the time. What events have happened since I was in this house & everything dearest Henrietta reminds me of yourself & it seems as if you must come in every minute—but you are not, alas, within reach. Wiederman has been here all the morning. Now dear Henrietta are you not astonished at my imprudence in entering these doors? I feel quite at home here. Mr George Hedley & Mr German have been to [illegible word] picking out a horse. The pens I think have not been well [illegible word] since you were here. Arabel is so well & in high spirits. I hope to see all eight again. I trust you are pretty well. I understand you have got the house. Kisses to darling baby—and love to you all– Henry or Alfred or Somebody is going to take me home in good time. John comes up on Monday en route for the Shorts in Hants.

Ever believe me

Yr ever & affectionate

Sister Susan

Publication: None traced.

Manuscript: Armstrong Browning Library, Altham Archive.

1. Date provided by reference to Pen Browning’s visit to Wimpole Street.

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