I had a triumphant interview with Longley[[67]] and the guardians this morning, obtained all, more than all I had hoped.
I somehow believe, dear, that we shall get this appointment under Stansfeld managed. It seems so entirely the right thing. I am sure it would be the greatest interest to you to have such a work, and it might even tell as a rest. I am sure that you would do it splendidly.
Nottingham Place, W.,
November 19th, 1872.
Mrs. Hill to Mrs. Edmund Maurice.
Octavia’s mumps at present are nothing but a subject of joy to her; for she stays at home and gets thro’ quantities of work with the most gladsome spirit. She gave me a delightful impression of her visit to you; but of course her fatigue, which had been rapidly accumulating for a week reached its climax in that 7 mile walk in the cold and dark. She said the petting she received made up for everything.
November 28th, 1872.
Mrs. Hill to Mrs. E. Maurice.
It seems the tenants have so completely taken it for granted they are to come here on O.’s birthday on December 3rd, that Miss Cons thinks they would arrive on that evening even without invitation. Octa clings very much to you and Edmund being here....
Undated.