I trust to see you in London on Tuesday next. Is it true that Captain O'Shea is in Paris, and, if so, when do you expect his return? ... I have had no shooting, weather too wet, but shall try to-morrow, when you may expect some heather.
DUBLIN,
Friday evening, October 2, 1880.
Have just received your wire; somehow or other something from you seems a necessary part of my daily existence, and if I have to go a day or two without even a telegram it seems dreadful.
I want to know how you intend to excuse yourself for telling me not to come on purpose if I must return. (To Ireland.) Of course, I am going on purpose to see you; and it is also unhappily true that I cannot remain long.
Shall cross Monday evening, and shall call at Morrison's for a message.
Please write or wire me in London to 16 Keppel Street, Russell Square, where I shall call on Tuesday.
DUBLIN,
Monday night, October 4, 1880.
Just arrived.... I write you on the only bit of paper to be found at this late hour (a scrap taken from one of your own notes), to say that I hope to reach London to-morrow (Tuesday) evening and to see you on Wednesday when and where you wish. Please write or wire me to Keppel Street. This envelope will present the appearance of having been tampered with, but it has not.
DUBLIN,
Tuesday evening, October 5, 1880.
A frightful gale has been blowing all day in Channel and still continues.