How about the "Faust" symphony? I am writing the "Rhinegold" at once in full score. I did not see my way to jotting down clearly the introduction (the depth of the Rhine) as a sketch; so I hit upon the full score. This is a slower way of proceeding, and my head is still a little confused.
The Princess has done well; greet her and thank her warmly from me. Who knows how it will turn out? I do not care to know.
This is a sign of life to which you must respond sympathetically.
Your
R. W.
Zurich, February 7th, 1854
147.
Dearest Richard,
It is a sad fate that we have to live apart from each other. I can tell you nothing but that I think of you constantly and love you from my heart of hearts.
Latterly my time has been painfully occupied by all manner of business, visits, work, etc. I have written to nobody, as you may well imagine, because you did not receive a letter from me.