[Postmark: June 24, 1846]
Wednesday.
But, dearest love – I have just come in later than I ex-
pected, I am happy to say . . for your note only just arrives
too, they say . . and I should have been frightened more
than I need say. All blessing on you, Ba. I have seen
no paper. – but Countess Hahn-Hahn said across Carlyle’s
table that poor H. had attempted to shoot himself and then
chosen another method – too successful. Horrible indeed –
All to say now is, I shall be with you to-morrow, – my
very own, dearest of all dear created things my life and
pride and joy – (Bless you). R.
There is nothing in to-day’s Times I find –