“19, Warwick Crescent, W.,

“July 3rd, 1881.

“Dear Miss Cobbe,

“I wish I were not irretrievably engaged on Monday afternoon, twice over, as it prevents me from accepting your invitation. By all I hear, Mr. Bishop’s performance must be instructive to those who need it, and amusing to everybody.[[19]]

“Thank you very much,

“Ever truly yours,

“Robert Browning.”

“19, Warwick Crescent, W.,

“October 22nd, 1882,

“Dear Miss Cobbe,