Chapter IV: Part 4

THE ADMIRAL.--Not yet. Poor me! Sorry for Mark, glad as to the others. Anything pressing, say, and nw in a twinkle.

648.--_Thursday, December 6, 1855._

A. B. C. D.--J’ai répondu à votre dernière lettre le 19 Novembre, en adressant 15, C . . . C . . . . et n’ai rien entendu depuis. Il me semble qu’une lettre perdue ou un accident peuvent seul être cause de votre silence, et je suis très inquiète. Adressez comme avant, E. S. R., Post-office, Brompton-road.

649.--_Friday, December 7, 1855._

THE ADMIRAL.--X. K. Y. Z. L. N. O. G. Presto!

650.--_Tuesday, December 11, 1855._

INNUMERABLE KIND WISHES; ever true. Unalterable, unalterable.

651.--_Friday, December 14, 1855._

JENNY LIND’S NIGHTS.--Ladies and Gentlemen, TAKE CARE of your PROPERTY. A sufferer from the Swell Mob warns you!

652.--_Wednesday, December 19, 1855._

BOHEMIAN, where is thy work? For thee, all is delayed! Thou, who art called Target, WRITE at once to Newington-butts, and pacify the anxieties of Hookey and his clan.--December 18, 1855.

653.--_Monday, December 24, 1855._

OLD ADMIRAL.--E. G., C. S., 44, is in great TROUBLE. December 22, 1855.

654.--_Monday, December 24, 1855._

UNALTERABLE.--KIND WISHES. I have much to communicate. I don’t even know where the one referred is now residing. Left.

655.--_Tuesday, December 25, 1855._

UNALTERABLE.--KIND WISHES has been RECEIVED. The once referred is still here, and will be glad to hear a favourable report.--H., December 24, 1855.

656.--_Wednesday, December 26, 1855._

THE ADMIRAL.--Xkyz. Alas! Je vous souhaite une heureuse nouvelle année.

Requiescat in pace.

657.--_Thursday, December 27, 1855._

SPOONINI is anxious to HEAR of DAISY’S WHEREABOUTS. The charades pause for a reply.

658.--_Monday, December 31, 1855._

THE ADMIRAL.--Dieu Le benisse! Alas! tu dis? Je suis très inquiet; mille fois je réciproque les bons souhaits. Tu es mon rêve de la nuit, ma vision du matin. Requiescat in pace? Ah, que c’était Snooks.

659.--_Tuesday, January 1, 1856._

CE 1er JANVIER.--On vous renvoi à aujourd’hui un an le tout de même, hormis le refrain--dont on reconnaît la stupidité!

660.--_Tuesday, January 1, 1856._

SOMMES-NOUS toujours en rapport? Votre silence, nécessité ou volontiers? Depuis la réception des deux numéros, point des nouvelles.--Dec. 31, 1855.

661.--_Tuesday, January 1, 1856._

ALL RIGHT, to the 13th of October. C. is to be found at E., and protection. Murray will do, and possesses. Nos. 1 and 3 doubtful. Still depend confidently on the option William gave you; he will persevere through all. He wishes to hear from you much. Your brother is pretty well; his hope strong, and resolution unfaltering.

662.--_Tuesday, January 1, 1856._

M. D. is most affectionately thanked for kind wishes and kinder advice; but how sad and difficult a task will it prove to follow the latter. A selfish and weak heart has to be controlled, and its very idol to be given up. I will, however, strive as you desire, for I feel that I ought to do thus much at least for a newly found and very dearly beloved relative.

663.--_Wednesday, January 2, 1856._

DAISY feels inexpressibly flattered by Spoonini’s tender inquiries, but having found a more perfect hero in a new company, she begs gratefully to decline any renewal of the old engagement.

664.--_Friday, January 4, 1856._

C. B.--ALL WRONG, and very ill.

665.--_Friday, January 4, 1856._

THE ADMIRAL.--Merci. C’est le couleur de rose. Je suis malheureuse.--Presto.

666.--_Saturday, January 5, 1856._

COULEUR BRUNE et BLEU.--J’ai RECUE tous vos LETTRES. Mille remerciments. Vous trouverez mes nouvelles, comme vous m’indiquez, le Lundi ou Mardi prochain. Mon bonheur dépend de votre tranquillité, de votre santé; soignez-vous, donc, pour celui qui est à vous pour la vie.

667.--_Monday, January 7, 1856._

REACH.--YES. Address, as usual, W. H. C., 1, Long-lane. I mean the metaphors.

668.--_Tuesday, January 8, 1856._

THE ADMIRAL.--Presto.--Je ne veux pas que vous y aller à la Porte St. Martin. Vous la trouverez où je reçois la mienne. Demandez du Domino Noir, ou de la Blonde. J’ai tout commandé.

669.--_Wednesday, January 9, 1856._

THE ADMIRAL.--Do not send Presto to the Dominoes; it will not answer. Send to Porte St. Martin, to the name you first told me. Alas!

670.--_Friday, January 11, 1856._

THE ADMIRAL.--J’ai oublié tout-à-fait de l’envoyer. C’est absolument ma faute. On est fâché. W. W. Lundi--A la Porte St. Martin. J’attendrai la votre.

671.--_Saturday, January 12, 1856._

POETICUS.--Where are you now? 4, 126, 200, 272, 5, 96. Yours have not been received. Be just. TRUTH.

672.--_Tuesday, January 15, 1856._

FRANGIPANI.--Do not doubt me. Numbers 67, 412, 87. You will now comprehend the delay.

673.--_Tuesday, January 15, 1856._

H. B. M.--He that conquers a fault is even more worthy than if he had never erred. With truth and honour for your weapons--hope still.--ROYAL NAVY.

674.--_Tuesday, January 15, 1856._

THE ADMIRAL.--I have called twice. Presto was not at home. I cannot account for it. One awaits you at Porte St. Martin. Do not keep me longer in suspense. Alas! alas!

675.--_Wednesday, January 23, 1856._

LA COULEUR BRUNE et BLEU va RECEVOIR vos NOUVELLES; ils sont arriver hier, jour de mon absence de Londres. Je vous faire prévenir de ma réponse: je n’ai jamais d’autre souci.--19 Janvier.

676.--_Wednesday, January 23, 1856._

TOUJOURS en RAPPORT trouvera la musique à la même adresse qu’autre fois. Pas de nouvelles de Mama. Dois-je vendre les actions, et gardez jusqu’à quand la somme?--21 Janvier.

677.--_Friday, February 1, 1856._

BELFAST.--TRUTH.--He has, I expect, to receive a letter from her the early part of next week. Yours of the 19th came safe to hand. I was not so well pleased with the last entertainment.--B.

678.--_Saturday, February 2, 1856._

“Γνωθει Σεαυτογ.”

C.--If the advertiser is correct in assuming “C” to be the initial of the “author” of the poem sent to N., he would be glad to hear further from him, as he very much admires his style of satire, but can hardly approve of its biting causticity.

679.--_Tuesday, February 5, 1856._

N.----NO. Quite out of place.--T. S.

680.--_Friday, February 8, 1856._

A. H.--I am indeed pained and shocked, and can hardly believe it possible. WRITE all particulars to your broken-hearted father; also what has become of him, and who are cognizant of it.

681.--_Monday, February 18, 1856._

DE L’EAU CHAUDE.--39.

682.--_Tuesday, February 19, 1856._

CU. Y. TZ.--Votre associe est très inquiet; vos affaires s’arrangeront, mais vous ne devez pas vous absenter. Revenez ou écrire, à votre ami, compatriote de M. L.

683.--_Thursday, February 21, 1856._

LAVENDER.

684.--_Thursday, February 21, 1856._

HEALTH and HAPPINESS.--Guests numerous. Presents 40. Friends and pensioners received mementoes.--_Excelsior._

685.--_Thursday, February 28, 1856._

LAVENDER.--Cannot answer Anonymous Letters.

686.--_Saturday, March 1, 1856._

DE L’EAU CHAUDE. Happy Returns.--39.

687.--_Saturday, March 1, 1856._

Z.--I return the question to G. C. Street, as before. The three relieving rounds received safely. Many thanks. Remember.

688.--_Friday, March 14, 1856._

ISABELL IS IN THE SAME Lodgings.

689.--_Tuesday, April 1, 1856._

HAMPSTEAD HEATH ENCLOSURE.--Look out! The Weasel is not asleep!

690.--_Wednesday, April 2, 1856._

TO M. R. B.--H.

691.--_Thursday, April 3, 1856._

HAMPSTEAD HEATH ENCLOSURE.--I am glad to hear Weasel is not asleep, as traps are laid for him.

692.--_Saturday, April 5, 15, 19, 1856._

THAT promised on the 7th and dated 10th January reached your brother only on the 17th March. His suspense was great, but faith steadfast. All are safe to the 10th January. By the time you see this there will be something awaiting you as before. Now safer than ever. Be vigilant, and look well within, for the meshes are weaving around you.--Sibella.

693.--_Wednesday, April 9, 1856._

EDWARD.--I am nearly mad. Suspense is death to me. My inquiries have only increased my sufferings. For God’s sake let me know the worst. Two wretched dreams have caused desolation that scarcely death could realize. Do WRITE.--St. Pancras.

694.--_Saturday, April 12, 1856._

L’INDISPOSITION de la “Séra du poête divin” est la seule chose au monde qui puisse me causer du vrai chagrin. Rassurez moi.--Votre puisque.

695.--_Thursday, May 1, 1856._

AUSTRALIA.--EMY. WRITE.--TOBY.

696.--_Wednesday, May 7, 1856._

SUSAN (not lovely dear).--£100, not more. Quick work.

697.--_Tuesday, May 13, 1856._

DRIVE it from you as you would a pestilence. WRITE immediately, or apply at Mr. W. P.’s.

698.--_Wednesday, May 14, 1856._

TO AMY.--7 first and last. Success is not to be desired, or sought for. E. . . . . . . r, the watchword through life.

699.--_Thursday, May 29, 1856._

M. D.--I will arrange as well as I can, and with great pleasure. In such a limited space I cannot describe all I feel, but I do feel deeply all I have read.

700.--_Friday, May 30, 1856._

TO E.--Ten Thousand THANKS.--Three magnificent ones have come to hand.--Your “Old Man.”

701.--_Tuesday, June 3, 4, 5, 1856._

TREU, fast, und verschwiegen. Haben sie mein so gar vergessen? Werde ich sie am sechsten abends sehen, wenn ich gehe? Wenn nicht, darf ich schreiben?

702.--_Wednesday, June 4, 1856._

BELLE MODELE, SERA, de 1854.--Je ne cherche que l’occasion de vous assurer que vous m’êtes plus chère que jamais. Si vous m’aimez, soignez cette précieuse santé. Notre séparation, les distractions du monde, ne font qu’augmenter mon attachement. Ecrivez dix mots de confiance.--12 Septembre--VOTRE PUISQUE.

703.--_Tuesday, June 10, 1856._

TREU, Fast, Verschwiegen.--Ich kann niemals vergessen. Das Schreiben wird aus Licht die Vergungen heiten aus ihrer Ruhe hervor zu klar zu helle bringen; aber wenn Sie es wünschen, so schreiben Sie, und Ich werde Ihnen auf Ihren Brief antworten.

704.--_Thursday, June 12, 1856._

UNALTERABLE, also, if you are my *. If you are, pray give me my own sign. You cannot mistake it. Then I shall not offend if I write. This very day let me have it.

705.--_Thursday, June 12, 1856._

FRIDAY, May 30.--I have the most beautiful horse in England, but not the most beautiful lady. Your silence pains me deeply. I cannot forget you.--M.

706.--_Friday, June 13, 1856._

UNALTERABLE.--Watch with O O O. Do WRITE immediately, as before. Not received, but mistake discovered, and deeply regretted.--Z.

707.--_Saturday, June 14, 1856._

TO A. B. C.--Have noticed the “Impression,” cherish the deepest gratitude, think (not certain) I know the good Samaritans. Pray be on the look out, above all look “upwards.” Remember what is at stake.--A. M. C.

708.--_Monday, June 16, 1856._

CHEF d’ŒUVRE du PEINTRE DIVIN.--La lettre que vous m’avez conjuré de détruire, sur laquelle j’avais inscrit ces mots, “Non e per me più felità,” c’est brulée. Celà m’a beaucoup coûté, puisqu’elle nous liait mystérieusement ensemble, mais je vous obéis. Ma vie m’est sans intérêt. Mon attachement augmente. Avez vous observé l’annonce antécédente?--PUISQUE.

709.--_Saturday, June 21, 1856._

HAMPSTEAD-HEATH ENCLOSURE.--Wake up, and PETITION PARLIAMENT.

710.--_Saturday, June 21, 1856._

PUISQUE.--I wish to be assured my letter is destroyed. ADDRESS me by my initials, Yes or No, certainly.

711.--_Saturday, June 21-25-28, 1856._

NOTHING of later date than 21st March received, consequently much anxiety. Your brother is returned. For you three, since that sent you on the 7th April.--Sibella. June 18.

712.--_Tuesday, June 24, 1856._

A. to B.--1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 15, YES. 6, 13, 14, 16, 17, No.--June 21, 1856.

713.--_Tuesday, June 24, 1856._

SOIR de CLAUDE LORRAINE.--Je suis convaincu qu’une annonce portant mon nom adopté, et avec référence à un sujet qui nous régardait, ne provenait pas de vous. Je l’attribue, donc, ou à quelque désir de me tendre une piége, ou à une coincidence incroyable, et presqu’ impossible.--Sempré il stesso.

714.--_Tuesday, June 24, 1856._

MANCHESTER.--Only just before your letter reached my hotel in London I obtained fresh light from the public documents upon the great question in which we are both engaged. Prices do not fluctuate much (especially cotton), because the annexation question (which chiefly affects us), though complicated (look at Marcy’s note), may probably be finished, if a proper mediator can be found. And why not? Answer this. It is understood on both sides that the independence of the Parent State is to be maintained; and, if necessary, vindicated, notwithstanding internal cabal and unwarranted external intrigue and interference, which latter is, after all, the chief cause of the misunderstanding between the Powers. Your ’cuteness, I see, distances pretty considerably my slowness, distracted as I am with the States’ affairs; but Weasel is not caught twice in the same trap. Address as before.

715.--_Tuesday, June 24, 1856._

PUISQUE.--A reply so headed in this morning’s paper is not mine. I have not replied at all until now, and shall not do so again in this manner. Some mistake, or curiosity, or worse perhaps. WRITE to me, name in full, post-office, giving an address: I will reply, giving you one, then there can be no more mistakes. Do this at once. Grief and anxiety are rapidly doing their work. My idol is indeed a rare combination of tenderness, talent, and every virtue. Love and admiration still contend, represented now by two sweet cherubs.--Ever YOUR OWN; June 21, 1856.

716.--_Saturday, June 28, 1856._

TOM came ashore yesterday, in the bark Hope, and wrote directly. He is a shy, odd fellow, rather slow, but thoroughly honest, very like Parson Adams.--June 27, 1856.

717.--_Thursday, July 3, 1856._

TOM put out last week in a storm, but, as the glass is rising, hopes to find his way home soon, though he is alone in his slow boat, without a pilot.--July 2, 1856.

718.--_Thursday, July 3, 1856._

FEUILLE de HETRE.--Je suis désolé d’apprendre, que vous avez été souffrante, et je suis en proie à des anxiétés cruelles puisque vous avez tant à entreprendre. Vous perdre serait mon coup de mort. Que le Ciel vous protège. Ces lignes n’étaient que trop dévorés. Le tableau ne vous est plus rival.--Il triste é povero asilo.

719.--_Monday, July 7, 1856._

NICHT EINE MILLION.

720.--_Tuesday, July 8, 1856._

KEINE MILLION, gar nichts, ist erwartet.

721.--_Wednesday, July 9, 1856._

MONEYMARSH.--SINGLE.

722.--_Thursday, July 10, 1856._

GENUG FUR ALLES.

723.--_Monday, July 14, 1856._

GWENLLIAN.--Tuesday or Wednesday.

724.--_Monday, July 14, 1856._

YOU promised to let me know your wishes and views of the matter in full. You have not done so. I feel that I am unkindly treated. You think it right to keep me always in the dark, and consider one unworthy your confidence. London, 12th.

725.--_Monday, July 14, 1856._

MANCHESTER.--E.--Recent public documents have supplied me with the most satisfactory intelligence upon the annexation question. Dallas is to fix everything. But you must know that before I write again direct, I have to satisfy myself as to the views of the parent state, which I conclude to be all along pacific, though I am not cute in negotiation, having been so long a squatter on the sunny banks of the far west. I am particularly gratified to find that you cordially agree with me upon this question.--Crampton has reached this.--V. M. F.--July 12.

726.--_Saturday, July 19, 1856._

MY COLOURS are NAILED, not tied to the MASTHEAD.--T.

727.--_Tuesday, July 22, 1856._

X. Y. Z.--In answer to yours of the 9th inst., Tom writes that his sisters misunderstand him--they living in society, he in retirement, never giving, and therefore too slowly taking a hint. How can he help feeling towards them sincere brotherly love, when he is so fully aware of their many valuable qualities, including an affectionate disposition, good sense, superior education, and accomplishments? I tell him to try and join them in a holiday trip before the winter.--Y. A. F.

728.--_Tuesday, July 22, 1856._

GROSSE FREUDE!--Aber warum hast du zweifel gehabt?--T.

729.--_Wednesday, July 23, 1856._

HEUTE in GEFANGNISS; morgen frei.--July 22.

730.--_Thursday, July 24, 1856._

MANCHESTER, E.--The discordance of my private despatches with the public documents suddenly and most unexpectedly arrests my progress. In retiring to the old Prairie settlement, I grieve to find myself obliged to record what you, I know, fully believe, the entire sincerity and disinterestedness of my long and anxious endeavours to arrange this question.--YOURS.--July 23, 1856.

731.--_Friday, July 25, 1856._

FAIRS.--Middlesex to wit.--These annual gatherings cannot be postponed, for a good deal of business is done by help of the gilt gingerbread, toys, and pan-pipes. The scaffolding for the shows at the last two broke down about three weeks ago, and could not be mended in time.

732.--_Saturday, July 26, 1856._

MISTIFIED, not Gratified, but Pacified. My colours have been rather roughly torn away; but I am trying to steady myself by keeping a sharp look out upon the windmills, and nailing an old head of Don Quixote at the prow.--Tom.

733.--_Monday, July 28, 1856._

MANCHESTER, E.--My favourite clipper does not sail yet; so it is just possible that I may get some private news, which, you must see, is quite indispensable to support the public documents.--YOURS.--July 26, 1856.

734.--_Thursday, July 31, 1856._

IMMER der Deinige, aber der zweifel erscheint in der Ferne.

735.--_Thursday, July 31, 1856._

FEUILLE de HETRE to ----.--Your friend B. will soon call upon you, as of old. He will not allude to the subject, and pray be careful that you do not. Tell me if you understand. Why may I not write?

736.--_Thursday, July 31, 1856._

MANCHESTER, E.--I am still without any private news to support the public documents. You know that I cannot act upon these. The Britishers withhold all confidence from the straightforward, singlestick settler. However, I shall not cross the water yet, being determined to spare no reasonable efforts to settle successfully the question which has so long and anxiously occupied my attention.--Yours, July 30, 1856.

737.--_Friday, August 1, 1856._

A VOW.--1855, December 5th.--J. N09014.

738.--_Friday, August 1, 1856._

DER ZWEIFEL VERSCHWINDET.

739.--_Friday, August 1, 1856._

Z. Y. X., E.--The news you sent me from the opposite shore is most gratifying and important. You must allow for my imperfect instructions in the foreign tongue; but I believe I understand your intentions now, and, of course, I shall follow them exactly. I wish I knew our mutual friend’s hotel, for I feel that I ought to anticipate his visit. What can your last inquiry mean?--Yours ever. T.

740.--_Saturday, August 2, 1856._

A VOW.--Dec. 5, 1855.--J. N09014.

741.--_Saturday, August 2, 1856._

EMILIE, on the 22nd, sent No. 3, to Rmgviozx; on the 28th, No. 4 to the city, directed to our friend there. Have they your address? Give me full directions. Why not poste-restante as before?--July 30.

742.--_Saturday, August 9, 1856._

FEUILLE de HETRE to ----.--I read your advertisement on the 3rd of July, headed as above; since that I have seen nothing from you, nor have I advertised until the 31st, headed also as above, to which you have not replied. I intend writing to you to the old address, unless you tell me to the contrary. There must be an explanation, or you may mistake ignorance for friendliness. At present you little dream who has been your Highland friend. Reply to this, or say if you understand that of the 31st.--Ever your own.

743.--_Monday, August 11, 1856._

MY colours, though torn, are still at the masthead. They would be very flimsy if they could not stand a stiff breeze.--TOM.

744.--_Tuesday, August 12, 1856._

CHANGE and BENEFIT.--EXCELSIOR.

745.--_Tuesday, August 19, 20, 25, 28, 1856._

STILL nothing of later date than the 21st of March. The three awaiting you as before (this announced in June last; so long neglected) must be withdrawn at the end of this month. Reflect on the 28th of August. I must know your present wishes, as a crisis is at hand; and, if other means now in operation fail to effect it, your brother will seek you.--SIBELLA.

746.--_Wednesday, August 20, 1856._

VANCLUSE.--The unintelligible (July 1) was reasonable; now solved License. Selten und unsterblich ist du wahre Liebe.--Yours.

747.--_Wednesday, August 20, 1856._

AT sea, becalmed; in a chilly fog; confused sounds of distant guns, betokening a sudden engagement with an enemy. My tattered colours still flying at the masthead. Send me a pilot, that I may clear the shoals and grapple with the foe.--Yours, TOM.

748.--_Wednesday, August 27, 1856._

MY DEAR BROTHER.--Your sisters, C. and M., have no words to express their gratitude. They only ask one line more, to show that it is not a delusion. Thank Tom for his invaluable log of the “Cor Caroli.” If I slip my lodgings, it will be to avoid the pressing kindness of my relations, who wish me to go to Hanwell. To you I shall be at 42. This difficulty explains my long delay.

749.--_Thursday, August 28, 1856._

SAFE through life’s dangers till near their end: then, a fall, a betrayal too cruel, a life wound. One who could not spare is implored to pity and forgive.--August 25, 1856.

750.--_Wednesday, September 3, 1856._

T. R. C.--I am now more than ever convinced there must be some mistake or strange coincidence, and in vain I try to solve this distressing mystery by advertising. This is my last attempt, and if still unsuccessful, shall avail myself of the only means I possess of communicating with you. I can endure this state of misery and suspense no longer. My promise must be forgotten. Circumstances alter cases. That of the 28th has given me a severe shock, and I grieve that you should not have spared me this by writing as I asked, and enabling me to do so. By the time you see this, a second letter will be waiting at the post-office, Brighton, addressed to you--name in full, &c., just as usual. Lose no time in getting your letters and replying.--Ever your own.--August 30, 1856.

751.--_Friday, September 5, 1856._

T. R. C.--The signature to mine, dated August 28, was a mistake, and must have puzzled you greatly. I am, contrary to my intention, advertising again, as a new light has broken in upon me. Tell me where to write, for I must now communicate with you. I think you have acted very strangely throughout, and unintelligibly. Failing a new address, I shall use the only one I am sure about. The time has arrived. Displeased.--Ever your own, E * *.--September 2, 1856. A third letter awaits you.

752.--_Wednesday, September 10, 1856._

JUNE the 8th.--Glorious associations. Mark Tapley in Eden never more jovial. Despatches may be sent to the Strand, en route for Claudet. All’s well.

753.--_Saturday, September 13, 1856._

THIRTEENTH.--Mhggs--Nuk--iclyy--suo suox--Gu--fhxd--guq--zbfl--jhguz--clyug--bmijzbug--qbes.

754.--_Thursday, September 18, 1856._

MANCHESTER.--Since my last, a few weeks since, the general central question has been well nigh settled. Ruatan is, I reckon, to be ceded by the Britishers. But none of the public documents on the left-central question can be depended on; and as there’s no applying just now to the Britishers’ Cabinet (the Court and all vacating), I fear nothing can be fixed right away. Facts on both sides of the water have, it seems, unluckily complicated and delayed quite beyond my comprehension the settlement of this question, and frustrated my own exertions. I guess you know how all this disturbs the simple notions of the quiet Prairie settler. Nevertheless, before I order my clipper, and sail away into distant waters, I mean to indulge my pertinacity of negotiation by waiting some space for the fixing by the Cabinet here, however this may eventuate. Guard the settlement, for I hear Kansas has risen. September 17, 1856.

755.--_Friday, September 26, 1856._

TO A. GARDIENNE.--Depuis Lundi déjà les nouvelles de Madrid sont très bonnes--soyez tranquille. O’Donnell n’est plus qu’un cadavre; son nom seul appartient à l’histoire.

756.--_Monday, September 29, 1856._

A. GARDIENNE.--J’oublié hier de vous dire que le Général est avec son aide-de-camp. Vos dépêches de Samedi passé ont été reçus, et nous vous remercions de cœur. Etes-vous tranquille? Que pourrions nous faire pour vous? Notre esprit se préoccupe de cette seule pensée.

757.--_Thursday, October 2, 1856._

EMILIE can INQUIRE, September 30.

758.--_Thursday, October 2, 1856._

J. S.--Un piége; en vain. Croyez, confiez vous.--Belette.

759.--_Wednesday, October 8, 1856._

FROM EMMELIE.--N L M W Z B. I can inquire. All is well.--October 3.

760.--_Thursday, October 9, 1856._

TO EMMELIE.--No 3 has arrived. Many thanks. Saturday it will reach its destination. Your little sister is quite well. Your news reaches always in safety. You need be in no anxiety about C. A.--October 8, 1856.

761.--_Thursday, October 9, 1856._

CALEB WILLIAMS.--1. Every other consideration will be held subsidiary to the fact of the documents clearing up what has been placed under doubt. 2. The plagiarisms of the lost manuscripts are of little consequence, except as they may be made to countenance a personation, or aid the wire-pulling of the S. M. confederacy. Mr. Thomas Piers Healey may be seen each day this week, from 9 o’clock to noon, at 27, Tottenham-place, Tottenham-court-road.

762.--_Thursday, October 16, 1856._

CALEB WILLIAMS.--When authority is Faganized here and Sadlierized there, till Government is becoming but a section of the “Jolly Beggars’ Clubs” British and foreign, what can happen but that the Crimea of society must follow that of War, and the Triumrogueate end in the reign of Bogus-tus?--T. P. H.

763.--_Friday, October 17, 1856._

MR. ARCHIBALD TRAIL (2 C.)--Mr. Corfield.

764.--_Saturday, October 18, 1856._

T.--Le nouveau conseil de Ministres est déjà formé sous Narvaez. Les nouvelles d’aujourd’hui sont plus favorables. L’incertitude seulement, l’ombrage point de tout, cause le delai sur la marche des forces il y a longtemps rassemblées.--B.

765.--_Saturday, October 18, 1856._

EMMILIE.--C. A. has RECEIVED No. 4, which will reach its destination on Sunday next. Your little sister is enjoying excellent health.

766.--_Thursday, October 23, 1856._

A. GARDIENNE.--C. A. is still in town; you need have no anxiety about him. He has received your message of Sunday last. The usual address is always the best. Madame la Maréchale se porte bien. Inquire after the 28th.

767.--_Friday, October 24, 1856._

T.--Urbistondo est le nouveau Ministre de la Guerre. Je suis détenu tout à contre-cœur dans un de mes chateaux en Espagne depuis la révolution du Juillet passé avec toutes ses vicissitudes desastreuses. Vous savez bien que je suis dévoué à votre cause. Conservez sur tout, je vous implore, votre précieuse santé. Pourquoi mèconnait on en moi la retenue pour l’orgueil, la fierté? Mais le monde juge toujours le pire des gens comme moi-même, parvenus, inconnus.--B.

768.--_Saturday, October 25, 1856._

LA TETE AFRICAINE est partie en bonne santé; elle est sur mer et vogue vers “son Soleil,” qu’elle atteindra sous peu de jours.

769.--_Tuesday, October 28, 1856._

T. Je marche que lentement, avec les nuages flottants sur les montagnes. Denué des armoiries modernes, je me trouve seulement avec deux pièces d’artillerie anciennes, un peu grotesques, avec les mots gravés sur leur fronts, la sincérité est la fidélité.--B.

770.--_Friday, October 31, 1856._

S. M. U.--You little rogue, did you keep me waiting so long on Friday night and then not come, to punish me for the previous evening? I waited an hour, and then returned to the Viper’s, but of course did not go in. Why, too, did you not come on Saturday? You know full well how I wanted to see you. Do write to S. M. J., and never doubt the continuance of affection and sweet remembrance of past happy days that still afford him happy reflection.

771.--_Saturday, November 1, 1856._

T.--L’Ambassadeur pour la Russie n’est pas nommé. Les nouvelles de la capital sont désolantes. Je suis dévoué à la même cause comme auparavant. Barcelona est encore une fois tranquille.--B.

772.--_Monday, November 3, 1856._

NO. 11.--Many thanks for the box: the effect is wonderful. What a splendid day for your trip. All but my heart was gay. L. has returned; sends love to A. Why does not she write?

773.--_Monday, November 3, 1856._

T.--Zarco delle Valle est mentionné pour l’Ambassade. On dit aussi du Baron del U., homme ferme, mais très lourd et retiré, et mal assorti pour la diplomatique. On me demande une dépêche générale, mais à présent je n’ai point de détails. Tandis que je pleurs le passé pour mon pays, je regarde devant moi avec l’espérance.--B.

774.--_Monday, November 3, 1856._

M. W. H.--Put an end to all this misery and suffering. It was useless to send W. G. to Brixton. Think of D. H., and drop the man, who, muffled up and disguised, put her into the railway for London, on the evening of Monday last, and returned to O. C. You cannot deceive or escape me.--London, November 1.

775.--_Tuesday, November 4, 1856._

M. W. H.--On the 1st of October a young widow and a little boy left Windsor, and were put down safely at No. 5, M. S. You see I know all. I knew it next day. You cannot deceive me. Abandon this course, and send M. to me, at E. H. H. London, then we will go to Scotland, for my health.--Brixton, Nov. 3.

776.--_Tuesday, November 4, 1856._

E. is well and unchanged, and has not forgotten A., and never, never will forget his nearest relative. Thanks for wit. The plan of A. was admirable, and will be carried out. The letter was too long on the voyage from England; its wishes were quickly complied with, but their aim was frustrated by a fatality. E. would do that which he said he would do for A. Never doubt of E.; he will see A., and soon, before he joins his ship. Write.

777.--_Tuesday, November 4, 1856._

I.--Le chemin de fer d’Almanza s’avance qu’avec lenteur. Quelque nouvelle lumière se lève aujourd’hui sur le cours de la politique passée. Je suive votre cause. Je comprends toujours que trop lentement, et je ne connais pas les détails de cette affaire de Saragoza.--B.

778.--_Wednesday, November 5, 1856._

I.--Mes nouvelles de Madrid sont désolantes. Les journaux sont saisis. Le monde me semble plein de soupçon et malentendu, qu’empêchent malheureusement et inutilement le cours des affaires.--B.

779.--_Wednesday, November 5, 1856._

S. B. H R. B G. adheres to the arrangement made on the 4th M. Sj Fenlo Pott Sac ma F duxfe Zl. Hez maoyz lxtofshto bxxe. Sadeuxuzti pmzzmab tx zoo ixc.

780.--_Thursday, November 6, 1856._

I.--Ou augmente l’armée. M. le Général, mon frère, se trouve dans notre voisinage. Voulez-vous lui recevoir et conférer avec lui? Un nouveau rayon de lumière éclate sur moi. Je ne perds pas l’espérance. Je ne badine jamais sur les affaires de la politique.--B.

781.--_Friday, November 7, 1856._

J. N.--Fumt puff rt fvgtfs okdq, kgo odtkds pulwvjl is qugo pkdiwtkdlto pvvfts Rfjt; rjl nwt wkn lkjbwl it lv nks um Bvo nv yviikgon wun puff rt ovgt--ywkfitdn adtkywtn vg njgoks.--Nov. 6.--Y.

782.--_Monday, November 10, 1856._

I.--Sans aide-de-camp je perds souvent la route, plongeant dans les ravins, pleins de la brûme; mais le lumière brille sur moi. Personne n’a le clef de mes dépêches. Le même amour de la patrie que m’inspire encore, regardant devant moi avec l’espérance, a toujours les animé.--B.

783.--_Saturday, November 15, 1856._

M.--It was understood that no more letters were expected from the south, and was stated in the last that no facts had transpired here. Our views remain. Letters for G. are to be forwarded if possible to-morrow.

784.--_Tuesday, November 18, 1856._

NOTHING FORGOTTEN.--Every remembrance respectfully and affectionately treasured. If you have courage to hear the truth, trust to me, and meet me. I know you will see this.--S., post-office, Jermyn-street, Piccadilly.

785.--_Thursday, November 27, 1856._

NO. 2.--Deeply touched; happier but not quite happy, because my conscience still convinceth me of sin. The star’s shining tho’, is upon me, and, happen what may, its light will ever be my guide.

786.--_Tuesday, December 2, 1856._

TO AMY.--Vos dépêches, 29 Octobre et 7 Novembre, sont reçues; je suis désolé de votre anxiété pour moi; vous auriez du recevoir les nouvelles dont on vous a parlé le 28 Octobre; recherchez cette fois ci. Ecrivez-moi à l’adresse comme: il ne me manque que vos nouvelles, sans lesquelles je suis désolée et triste.--24 Novembre.

787.--_Wednesday, December 3, 1856._

FIRST--SPERANZA.

788.--_Saturday, December 6, 1856._

PECULATION.--P.

789.--_Saturday, December 6, 1856._

EACH villa on the Bosphorus looks a skreen new painted, or pretty opera-scene.--Don Juan. R. B.

790.--_Tuesday, December 9, 1856._

TWENTY THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED and SEVENTY.

791.--_Tuesday, December 9, 1856._

TO C. and--E.--Your suppositions as to the principal thing, and also about the last charge, are wrong. In whatever way I learned, it was not in the way you suppose. A little more honesty, a little more faithfulness on the part of some, two years ago, would have been well received, and attended with consequences the most beneficial. Do not fear a repetition of the same course. As to fraud and ingratitude, form just what opinion pleases you, and stick to it till upset for another. No letters from any quarter; not even answers which I ought to have got. Who told A? or am I wrong there too. Break the ice, and let me know this one thing at least.--F.

792.--_Friday, December 12, 1856._

C.--Very well. Please yourself, and I shall please myself. If you do not choose to speak just be silent.--F.

793.--_Wednesday, December 17, 1856._

THE Duke’s Head being objected to, Little Dorrit is in great distress.--Kate.

794.--_Monday, December 22, 1856._

TO Amy.--Vos nouvelles ont été expédiées seulement hier, mais ne craignez rien si vous n’aviez pas un réponse aussi vite que vous l’attendez, car d’apres une lettre reçue ce matin à B. S. votre petite sœur change son domicile avec “la tête Africaine.” Elle se porte très bien. Allez à la poste.

795.--_Tuesday, December 23, 24, 25, 1856._

MEIN LIEBER OHEIM! J’ai reçu vos lettres du 30 Octobre, 7 et 23 Novembre. Trouverez-vous le Times dans vos séjours? Depuis quand vous manquent mes nouvelles? Je vous ai écrit le 29 Novembre et quelque temps après. Continuez vos lettres, elles sont sauf à B. S.

796.--_Wednesday, December 24, 1856._

NO. 20, 670.

797.--_Monday, December 29, 1856._

A SYMPATHIZING FRIEND (of Leeds?) is sincerely THANKED by Mrs. J. 61. 889. Oct. 13, 1856.--Dec. 26, 1856.

798.--_Monday, December 29, 1856._

THE Admiral CLARENCE.--Call for Presto, at Post-office, Charing-cross. Same name as before. Sir K--e. Dec. 26, 1856.

799.--_Wednesday, January 7, 1857._

TO AMY.--J’ai reçu vos nouvelles. Je les expédie par le courrier d’aujourd’hui. Ce que j’ai fait n’était nue le devoir d’un ami dévoué, et si j’ai réussi de vous tranquilliser je suis assez récompensé.--Le 6 Janvier, 1857.

800.--_Wednesday, January 14, 1857._

SPES, Bristol, is requested not to forget the good cause, in which perseverance is sure to win the day.

801.--_Wednesday, January 14, 19, 1857._

Z.--Be ever the same, and remember all (your own words.) Do you act up to your own advice? I need no such remembrance. Be sure you are ever thought of, and just now, if possible, more than ever.--Yours, Z.

802.--_Saturday, January 24, 1857._

SEPOLTO VIVO.--Se tu m’abandonne son io riso luto di tutto lasciare. Veramente si guira che si m’ama solamente com’ uno Fratello--lo credo--non basta a me. Se tu nonne Vieni nell’ estate io partiro. Son ’io nell’ estremità della miseria, poco mancò ch’io non morissi. Solo vivo per te.--S lo S.

803.--_Thursday, January 29, 1857._

EVA.--J. W. M. Y.

804.--_Thursday, January 29, 1857._

NEVER read it before. Had no previous knowledge of its contents. Never would have taken it out had I known. Seen the marks in the others. Never read the works. What mean this and some others just as blind? And in other cases still, have there been no tempters, no traitors? Could I have been so cruelly heartless, so utterly destitute of every sense of honour or shame? Amid all the ills of the past, is there nothing to save from such charges as these?

805.--_Saturday, January 31, 1857._

V. L.⁰₀⁰, Coventry.--Peeping Tom on the silk floors was sent to Coventry, and now Peeping Tom intends to go there. Decimals.--Cygne.

806.--_Monday, February 2, 1857._

QUELL LUXE! and how much of your precious time must have been employed for me. Before this I hope you have received my thanks. If you have written since the 4th, the first week in February I shall receive it.

807.--_Tuesday, February 3, 1857._

L. P----t., 23 encore.--Je suis désolé.--d’apprendre votre maladie. Venez au plutôt; cela vous remettra la santè! Je me porte bien.

808.--_Saturday, February 7, 1857._

LITTLE STAR.--I have your news of the 13th inst.; mine you will find in Y. T. F. C. V. O. O. V. H.--January 30.

809.--_Thursday, February 12, 1857._

UNALTERABLE.--Every kind wish. Changed I never can be. Matters progress. I hope ere long to be at rest, when my health may be restored. I long to see you.

810.--_Monday, February 16, 1857._

LITTLE STAR.--I received Nos. 1, 2, YES, the same direction. My news you can get when convenient.--8th February.

811.--_Tuesday, February 17, 1857._

TU ME CASSES le Cœur.--Good gracious! has it come to this? Tell me, tell me, who you are.--G. C.

812.--_Friday, February 20, 1857._

UNALTERABLE.--I will endeavour to look on the “bright side.” Solitude holds the very next rank to your society.

813.--_Saturday, February 21, 1857._

OF course, I understand the motives, but cannot consent to the removal at present. Distance too great. Locality bad. The money is ready. A thousand thanks.--February 20, 1857.

814.--_Monday, February 23, 24, 1857._

MA CHERE AMIE.--It is burnt; but I have it by heart. May I send you an enclosure? Tell me in your next.--H.

815.--_Tuesday, February 24, 26, 1857._

NINTH OCTOBER, 1856. Harry true and determined to the last hour of his existence. 13th May, 1857. Do not despond.

816.--_Tuesday, February 24, 1857._

THE BLACK VELVET DRESS, which was sent back by rail and coach in a very compressed parcel slightly covered with brown paper, and unaccompanied by any letter, has arrived as safely as under the circumstances was possible.

817.--_Wednesday, February 25, 1857._

HEALTH and HAPPINESS. I approve.--ADA.

818.--_Monday, March 2, 1857._

LITTLE STAR.--Since Nos. 1, 2, nothing received. Have you any news of the 11th and 20th? Have you seen the Z. of the 16? Why such long silence?

819.--_Tuesday, March 3, 1857._

TO AMICUS.--Pray WRITE again, with particulars. Confidence shall be inviolate. There are two there. Has the name of the one intended four or five letters? At any rate answer this.

820.--_Tuesday, March 3, 1857._

HARRY’S ADVOCATE R***, actively hostile. This is unexpected, and time will prove that it was undeserved. H. may yield on the R. C. question, but no power on earth will cause any alteration on his part as regards the declaration of October 9, 1856.

821.--_Thursday, March 5, 1857._

J.--The 19th, 26th, and Saturday, 11 o’clock, all right. Soon again as possible. Far from well. Letters, long ones, at the old place.--H.

822.--_Friday, March 6, 1857._

ALL friendly and favourably settled this day, March 5, 1857.--North-street.

823.--_Monday, March 9, 1857._

A. C. P.--Any request from you is sacred, and it shall ever be complied with. Trust my discretion, as you trust my sense of honour. Pray take care of yourself; banish all painful thoughts, and seek for calmness and composure in your judgment alone, and not in any artificial and temporary appliance. May God grant you the peace of mind and happiness you deserve, and may He allow us to meet again in better days.

824.--_Saturday, March 21, 1857._

UNALTERABLE.--Say that a visit would be agreeable to you, and the sea should not long divide us. Such a change would be the means of restoring me to my usual health; but if not, the solitude of this place is more suitable to my present state of mind.--M. C. T.

825.--_Saturday, March 28, 1857._

TO HIDE and SEEK.--My despatches! No, there are some things money cannot do, and all the ill-gotten wealth of London will not purchase my “Egyptienne.”--E. J. W.

826.--_Monday, March 30, 1857._

TO a CHRISTIAN.--You don’t know their antecedents. It is not easy. My daughter has two toes joined together. I have not seen her for seven years.--E. J. W.

827.--_Saturday, April 4, 1857._

TO UNALTERABLE. M. C. T.--A visit would be pleasing to her, when convenient to yourself.--H.

828.--_Wednesday, April 8, 1857._

PERTHSHIRE ELECTION.--Proof instead of assertion. The writer is welcome to call at the residence of the party written to. Correspondence or a meeting elsewhere declined. Call to-morrow.

829.--_Thursday, April 9, 1857._

PERTHSHIRE ELECTION.--Volunteers do not make conditions, but they are accepted. A reward will be given. It was not supposed the information was tendered from benevolence to either party.

830.--_Monday, April 13, 1857._

NOT SUCCESSFUL.--THE STEPS.

831.--_Wednesday, April 15, 1857._

UNSUCCESSFUL.--THE STEPS. Sorry for bad news. Communicate through bookselling channel.

832.--_Friday, April 17, 1857._

V FLECHE.--Is despatches sufficiently blown for the coup de grâce selon la loi? There never was the mortal being could escape the patient search. &c.--Cage.--Signe.

833.--_Tuesday, April 21, 1857._

TO HIDE and SEEK.--I can never touch that money; the honest London merchant has made a bad debt without a dividend. Help us against despatches, and then every indulgence, but free possession as a guarantee.--E. J. W.

834.--_Thursday, April 30, 1857._

ZANTIPPUS RAVEN.--I will not injure you. Do your duty to those now bound to you.

835.--_Friday, May 8, 11, 13, 15, 18, 20, 22, 25, 1857._

LOUISA.--Si l’amitié et votre cœur généreux vous a entrainée de faire le premier pas vers un précipice, il a en même temps ouvert la tombe pour ensévelir vos amis. Je vous en conjure, tranquillisez ceux sur votre sort aussi vite que possible.

836.--_Friday, May 15, 1857._

MORMONISM.--Dear John, Kimball has declared in the “Deseret News” that you shall not run at large and lecture against Mormonism; also that Lavinia is divorced from you. Pray take care of yourself, and WRITE at once to Fred. (American papers please copy.)

837.--_Monday, May 18, 1857._

TO HIDE and SEEK.--Despatches are to be despatched. Help us--and you can powerfully; and every indulgence that the fondest mother can desire shall be yours.--E. J. W.

838.--_Friday, May 22, 1857._

TO HIDE and SEEK.--Mrs. B., late of St. James’s-street, proposes a legal document, but does not know your hiding-place. I will not accept any English legal document. One of the first lawyers in the city of London told me I should always be crossed in all I attempted; and I could not get the competent men to act for me lately in the Court of Chancery, although the costs were deposited in hard cash. Men, to whom I had advanced ready money at 5 per cent., have laughed at me when I talked of recovery by law. My money has been stolen from my pocket-book, and yet no redress. In short I am hors la loi; but, fortunately, I know it.--E. J. W.

839.--_Tuesday, May 26, 1857._

L. P. V.--Home influences should be continued, if practicable. Very much may undoubtedly be done; but, at present, it is impossible to say how much. Every day’s delay strengthens the habit, and increases the difficulty. The best course will be to WRITE at once to A.M., care of Mr. Cull, 13, Lombard-street. Arrange an early interview with him, and detail every minute particular. You are perfectly safe, as he will receive everything in the strictest confidence. He may very possibly effect a complete cure.

840.--_Friday, June 5, 1857._

QUEEN of HEARTS.--When is our picnic to come off? My holydays are nearly over, and I shall not ask my masters for more, unless you write and tell me you wish it. After I left school I was down in Norfolk three times, but you were not visible. Since I saw you I have learnt something by heart, and if I get your direction I will let you know it.

841.--_Wednesday, June 10, 1857._

THE EVERGREEN OAK might fade and fall, but for the strong clinging arms of the Ivy, which, once grown, can never be removed alive. Types will appear to-morrow, and acorns may be quietly looked for in a few days.

842.--_Monday, June 15, 1857._

IVY.--Your last is an inexhaustible source of happiness. The value of the types can only be conceived by you. Make the hour 10 to half-past. First proposal too late for you. Oak leaves early in July.

843.--_Wednesday, June 17, 1857._

QUEEN of HEARTS.--Your conduct is very cruel, and can only inflict pain and protract suspense; so (if you do not desire that) write and inform us of your welfare. A sufficiently long absence has only served to render strong feelings yet stronger, and it is time now to decide on the point of the compass I steer. You promised to fill the canvas for me; and I expect at least two feet of fulfilment of promise.

844.--_Thursday, June 18, 1857._

LORELEY.--45, 46, and 47, RECEIVED. Time named for reading does nicely. Summer tour approved for reasons given. A budget ready and waiting shall be increased for next time. Quite well, under advice. A bulletin wanted. Thanks.--Yours, Tomkins.

845.--_Friday, June 26, 1857._

LORELEY.--48, RECEIVED. Bell Primrose. Mr. T. leaves at dawn 28th.--Tomkins.

846.--_Saturday, June 27, 1857._

THE REINDEER SONG.--So little did it appear to be applicable to the singer of this melody, that no token will be sent unless it is proved by another advertisement that it really was meant. Through an error this did not appear last week.

847.--_Tuesday, June 30, 1857._

ICH DIEN.--I now call upon you. Those who could discover the secret in the most secluded nook in Europe can do anything. Double the signs. Banc, Signe, Hungary beyond the Theiss.

848.--_Thursday, July 2, 1857._

J. E. R.--Can you express doubt when the height is already won? It is now the affair of time alone. I saw myself pictured forth in colours too faithful. I could not desire more.

849.--_Thursday, July 2, 1857._

TO HIDE and SEEK.--I shall get my child, and the London merchant always has and always will pay 20_s._ in the £. By your deed my reversion is much improved, and as the trustees are to be changed, it is worth a good round sum; but you have received, since January 11, 1856, exactly £100 dividends on the Western of France, and if I pay the reward you must expect----.--E. J. W.

850.--_Tuesday, July 7, 1857._

NICHT EINE MILLION.--Genug für Alles. My honour is pledged, and I am true, Aber sie ist sehr knapp mit dem Gelde.--Darf ich auf die ----borgen? Die Juden thun es zu hohen zinsen.--Zigeuner.

851.--_Thursday, July 9, 1857._

ALL SERENE.--Tummidge is through. John Dykes, that poor old man, is dead, &c.

852.--_Friday, July 10, 1857._

LE CHAR L’ATTEND.--Decimals.--Our Swan is not a crow. See how proudly he rears his snow-white crest, distends his beautiful silvery wings, and spurns the wave, as he majestically strides forwards.--Cygne.

853.--_Saturday, July 18, 1857._

REVEAL the NAME.

854.--_Tuesday, July 28, 1857._

G. H.--Luke 15th chap. 10 and 16--to 24.

855.--_Thursday, July 30, 1857._

MIMI may rely on secrecy; that is the only addition that can be made to the intimation already given, and which is rightly supposed to have been intended for the person who now writes more distinctly under the above signature.

856.--_Friday, July 31, 1857._

MIMI.--You can trust your correspondent, M. H. K. All is sincere, and well meant, and the most implicit confidence may be relied upon.

857.--_Saturday, August 1, 1857._

KALENDS.--Bird has flown. 400 miles east of August, 1854. Thanks.

858.--_Monday, August 3, 1857._

A. T.--We each forgive and love you, but entreat you to COME HOME. No T; no D. All well. E. has broken it. Our prayers are for you.

859.--_Tuesday, August 4, 5, 6, 1857._

NIDDRIE, 13th; so come on 12th. Tell E. J.

860.--_Wednesday, August 12, 1857._

NIDDRIE, on 13th.--Do not come. There is foul play somewhere. A letter will explain.--J. S.

861.--_Thursday, August 13, 1857._

M. D.--ACCEPT my sincere but sorrowful THANKS. No. 19 if possible, but very doubtful. Be cautious, you are watched. A fellow-sufferer.

862.--_Friday, August 14, 15, 1857._

N. M.--August 12.--The second Saturday has passed.

863.--_Saturday, August 15, 1857._

M. H. K.--Unalterable, unchangeable. We must act with firmness; our affairs will then be settled in a way most conducive to our own interests, and everything arranged according to our wishes by the appointed time.--Ever yours, Mimi, August 13, 1857.

864.--_Tuesday, August 18, 1857._

CUMMING to PET.--Je ne puis plus supporter cette existence. Viens avec moi je t’en prie-je suis si malheureux. Il faut m’écrire. The old address. God bless you.

865.--_Thursday, August 20, 1857._

MIMI.--Will you kindly explain yours of the 13th? Have you received my two letters? Yours ever, M. H. K.

866.--_Thursday, August 20, 1857._

CUMMING to PET.--Je vous importune trop. Vous voudriez me voir partir loin de vous. Votre avenir sera plus heureux que le mien; moi, malade d’esprit et de corps, seul au monde, que ferai-je? Pourquoi m’avez-vous parlé de ces lettres? N’avez-vous plus de confiance en moi? Je n’ai pas encore été voir notre père, parceque j’ai été trop souffrant. Vous aurez de mes nouvelles mardi prochain. Adieu, mon épouse chérie. Soyez bonne. Je vois aime trop maintenant pour vous haïr plus tard. Je ne vous abandonnerai jamais.--Infelice.

867.--_Monday, August 24, 1857._

M. H. K.--I have nothing to explain. Our wishes to settle our affairs are the same. If you would Write, and communicate everything, there would be no difficulty. You know my address. I wish my home in the country was nearer yours; but if you are ready to arrange our business I hope shortly to see you. Ever yours, Mimi, August 21, 1857.

868.--_Tuesday, August 25, 1857._

MIMI.--You have received an address to which you can FORWARD me a LETTER. Many miles separate us. My position at the present time does not perhaps warrant me in going further. I have and do certainly entertain the highest respect and regard for you, but many difficulties present themselves which I cannot here explain, except I were assured of a letter reaching you, and that only by receiving one from yourself in the first instance. This is the only course I can adopt.--Yours ever, M. H. K.

869.--_Wednesday, August 26, 1857._

ERINNERUNG Und TEUMERFORT--Tyran.--No.--So very many THANKS for the TWO kind LETTERS, and for the delicate consideration your caution evinced for me. Can you, through this medium, show me you have noticed this? Do not write.

870.--_Saturday, August 29, 1857._

M. H. K.--You must be faithful to your promise, and confirm all I wrote. You know my address, and be assured of its safety. Whenever you wish it I will write to you; indeed, now our correspondence should be constant. I never can forgive my mistake of yesterday; but you know it could not be intended.--Yours ever, Mimi.--August 29, 1857.

871.--_Monday, August 31, 1857._

ERINNERUNG UND TEUMERFORT.--Tyran.--No.--Ten thousand thanks. This is my first advertisement. O wise Isis, have I lifted thy veil? When, oh! when. ***.--M. D.

872.--_Tuesday, September 1, 1857._

MIMI.--I wish you to WRITE to me at once, with your present address. Forward my letter to the Post-office, Royal-hill, Greenwich, S.E. I have been expecting to hear daily.--Yours ever, M. H. K.

873.--_Wednesday, September 2, 1857._

R. WELLBELOVE.--I have RECEIVED your very kind NOTE, and almost expected another. Most willingly will I give you what you have lost, but I want the size. That every blessing may attend you is the most sincere wish of your relative, M. D.

874.--_Thursday, September 3, 1857._

CUMMING to PET.--Madame CUMMING TROUVERA une LETTRE pour elle à la poste restante, chez Morris, imprimeur, 35, Ludgate-hill; Ce sera la dernière.

875.--_Tuesday, September 8, 1857._

M. H. K.--I shall be in town the evening of the 10th, and shall hope to see you the following day, when all our business may be settled.--Yours ever, Mimi.--September 6, 1857.

876.--_Tuesday, September 8, 1857._

M. H. K.--A LETTER, of great importance, was FORWARDED to Greenwich, as you wished. Write at once, and state everything distinctly, as it relates to affairs of great consequence. I trust the answer will be favourable in every way, and shall be very anxious for its arrival.--Yours ever, Mimi.--September 4th.

877.--_Wednesday, September 9, 1857._

MIMI.--NO LETTER has been RECEIVED up to the present time, September 8, otherwise you would most certainly have had an answer. Will you write again at once.--Yours ever, M. H. K.

878.--_Thursday, September 10, 1857._

MY DEAR SISTER.--I shall be in London the 10th (this day), when I hope to find you there, as our affairs are in a very unsettled state at present.--Yours ever, Mimi.

879.--_Saturday, September 12, 1857._

NATHAN.--The portrait you have drawn is far from flattering. I hope yonr inferences are wrong, as the facts from which they are drawn never happened. Still I cannot help feeling grateful for the motive prompting your letter. I do not know you; it is for you to decide whether it would be advantageous to do so. I shall be in England in October.

880.--_Monday, September 14, 1857._

BRISTOL.--RECEIVED. Not in the way suggested. No. 9 has charge of it, and will deliver it in proper time.

881.--_Monday, September 21, 1857._

FLORENCE.--Ring yesterday. Anchor in a day or two.

882.--_Tuesday, September 22, 1857._

M. H. K.--I have again been disappointed in not seeing you. When you have performed your promise, an answer will be immediately returned. You know how anxious I must be to arrange every part of our affair.--Yours ever, Mimi. Home, 20th.

883.--_Wednesday, September 23, 1857._

MIMI.--You are labouring under some mistake. I have never yet received one letter; my promise to reply when that arrives shall be kept. Write at once, as I am equally anxious.--Yours ever, M. H. K.

884.--_Wednesday, September 23, 1857._

HORSESHOE.--I am most anxious about you. Why don’t you write? I returned on Saturday. All went wrong. Alarm is well, but eager for news.--Vinegarette, Bath, 21st of September, 1857.

885.--_Saturday, September 26, 1857._

DANSKE veuner i London bringes herved et hjerteligt Levvel fra F. S. Bang.

886.--_Tuesday, September 29, 1857._

HORSESHOE.--Your LETTER was RECEIVED on Saturday, and greatly has it relieved my mind. Do you remember our last conversation? If it can be arranged speedily all will be well. I feared you were ill. I am better than I have been.--Vinegarette, Bath.

887.--_Tuesday, October 6, 1857._

M. H. K.--My intention was to be in town the whole of next month to arrange our business. If you have determined not to be there it will be useless for me to think of it. I thought everything had been nearly settled, as I never forget a promise.--Yours ever, Mimi, October 2, 1857.

888.--_Wednesday, October 7, 1857._