My dear Mrs. Dallas,
It is perfectly delightful to me to get your fervent and sympathetic note this morning. A thousand thanks for it. I will take care that two places on the front row, by my daughter, are reserved for your occasion next time. I cannot see you in too good a seat, or too often.
Believe me, ever very faithfully yours.
Mr. S. L. Fildes.
Office of "All the Year Round,"
Wednesday, Jan. 16th, 1870.
Dear Sir,
I beg to thank you for the highly meritorious and interesting specimens of your art that you have had the kindness to send me. I return them herewith, after having examined them with the greatest pleasure.
I am naturally curious to see your drawing from "David Copperfield," in order that I may compare it with my own idea. In the meanwhile, I can honestly assure you that I entertain the greatest admiration for your remarkable powers.
Faithfully yours.
Mr. Henry Fielding Dickens.