Ever your loving.

Mr. J. E. Millais, R.A.

Gad's Hill Place, Higham by Rochester, Kent,
Sunday, 19th July, 1868.

My dear Millais,[95]

I received the enclosed letter yesterday, and I have, perhaps unjustly—some vague suspicions of it. As I know how faithful and zealous you have been in all relating to poor Leech, I make no apology for asking you whether you can throw any light upon its contents.

You will be glad to hear that Charles Collins is decidedly better to-day, and is out of doors.

Believe me always, faithfully yours.

Mr. Serle.

Gad's Hill, Wednesday, 29th July, 1868.