The Works of George Meredith Volume 29 (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1912 Excerpt: ...and the Napoleonic grip has to be shown.--Your loving George Meredith. To Mrs. Walter Palmer. Box Hill, Dorking, Jan. 29, 1898. I am distressed by the news of Walter. When I last saw him he was firm and brisk. Your letter is a sad surprise. Pray keep me informed within the week. I shall have no peace until I hear. The Dearie will be afflicted. She has just come out of an Influenza. I have had a sharp attack of grippe--when I may offer myself to you I do not know. On both sides there seems now a barrier, and I long to see you and be under your wing for a short spell of happiness. A man named Sutro came here from Forbes Robertson some days back, with the proposal to dramatise The Egoist, as Forbes has taken to the notion of personating Sir Willoughby. It may be done. Sutro brings me the sketch of the Comedy shortly. My three Odes, The Revolution, Napoleon, Alsace-Lorraine, appear in Cosmopolis, March, April, May. So much for me. To Mrs. Stevenson. Box Hill, Dorking, Feb. 13, 1898. My Dear Callandria, --I am drenched with letters, which must have a reply. Do not let any thought of base whispers check the favourable view of this good man, whose mother's love can approve his desire for the union. Supposing him to be such as you describe, you will do well, if you follow an inclination, to consent. Only see first that Gogo takes to him, for the boy has jealousy in his love, and he should get accustomed to feel that the man is his friend. You were not made to live alone--you have the springs of devotion, and you are young and should be sensible of having the world before you. I trust you to be guided by a clear intelligence, and with prayers for your welfare, am your faithful George Meredith. To Leslie Stephen Box Hill, Dorking, Feb. 14, 1898. My Dear Leslie, --Your ...