Yours sincerely,
ARTHUR SULLIVAN.
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Hotel de Paris,
Monte Carlo,
28th February, 1887.
Dear G. G.,—The earthquake knocked me about so much mentally, that I could not write sooner to you to say how glad I am that you are all right again—for both our sakes. Don't get ill again, but take care of yourself. We are all calm again here, but we had a nasty time of it. I think the suspense afterwards was worse than the shock itself. . . .
Yours sincerely,
ARTHUR SULLIVAN.
The following is an instance of the good feeling that has always existed between the authors and actors:
1 Queen's Mansions,
Victoria Street, S.W.,
15th January, 1884.
My dear Grossmith,—Many thanks for your very kind letter. It is pleasant to be thought of when one is ill; and it is also pleasant to know that one's works are in the hands, not only of artists, but of friends like yourself, who bring something more than a mere professional interest to bear on their work. I have had a very sharp and severe attack; but, fortunately, a short one. I have been out three times for a drive, and to-day go into the country till Friday. My kind remembrances to Mrs. Grossmith.
Yours sincerely,
ARTHUR SULLIVAN.
On second thoughts, I will conclude with a letter from myself to the purchasers of A Society Clown: