994.—Saturday, January 1, 1859.
T.K.—I have not yet fallen down the precipice, but still stand trembling on its slippery brink. Alas, who can say that another year will find me thus, now that I have lost your bright example and good advice? Marianne.
995.—Monday, January 10, 1859.
TO CONTRE-COUP.—I am puzzled what to do with my daughter when I get her. I had the guarantee of a London schoolmistress of 23 years’ standing, and yet she was not safe. You know what happened to my money and papers in the heart of the city of London. I want your advice respecting my salary here; I must be cautious, as you know what happened to me at Greenwich for daring to speak my mind. Address E. J. Wilson, Ennis, Ireland.
996.—Tuesday, January 11, 1859.
JAN. 6.—Dear A. S.—Receive the full expressions of my zeal ever. Your conduct is noble and constant. I am the same, unbent even by ——, inflexible like you. “All’s well.” Thus point and refer. Yours ever, M.
997.—Friday, January 14, 1859.
TO HER WHO CAN UNDERSTAND.—Let the flower not droop. It must know that the other flower does sympathize with it. A reply sent to your lines was by some mistake not duly inserted. There will be no delay now, and all may yet be right.
998.—Tuesday, January 18, 1859.
DIENSTAG WAHL.—Nachmittags für sie. Lassen sie mich sie sehen?