SD2809. Sarianna Browning to Joseph Milsand

Listed in The Brownings’ Correspondence, 32, 344.

[Paris]

Thursday– [Postmark: 18 January 1866]

My dear Mr Milsand,

Will it suit you to let Claire come to me on Tuesday morning? It is the only day on which Ellen, who has now resumed her studies with great severity, can be allowed to join us,—and even then I had some trouble in getting leave granted, as she has a lesson to take in the morning. I write at once that you may let me know if that day does not suit you, but unless I hear to the contrary I shall assume that Claire can come.

My father had a bad night on Tuesday after you left us, but suddenly got right again, and is now quite free from pain. I have not seen him so well for a long time. It is quite a relief.

This morning I went to look at the apartment rue St Ferdinand, but found it was let and inhabited. My German mistress has just called to give me her lesson now instead of this evening. It is inconvenient as I was just going out—but I submit.

I have some Pall Malls for you.

Ever yours,

S.B.

Address: Monsieur Milsand. / 10. bis. rue Perronet. / Neuilly.

Publication: None traced.

Manuscript: Armstrong Browning Library, Joseph Milsand Archive.

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