SD1691. William Wetmore Story to Diary
As published in The Brownings’ Correspondence, 19, 376.
Bagni di Lucca–
Monday Oct 3. [1853]
Took tea with the Brownings & had a trial mesmerically of letters placed in my hand. The characters I gave without knowing in the least who were the writers were considered extremely successful.
Walked home in the rain & the night was so pitch dark that E remained with the B’s all night. I could scarcely see my way home—& was forced at intervals to light matches to see my way. The lightning also helped me.
Publication: None traced.
Manuscript: University of Texas.
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