Memorials of Mrs. Hemans Volume 2; With Illustrations of Her Literary Character from Her Private Correspondence (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. 1836 Excerpt: ...deep consciousness that you are making way. I know this may be, dear, because it was my own case, with feelings excitable as you know mine are, and amidst all things that could most try and distract them. I send you a little collection of stories which I made about two years ago, and amongst which I think you might, perhaps, find some materiel.... I almost think I would recommend the Kunstroman, to be deferred till you know German. "Ever yours very sincerely, "F. H." Dated from Seacombe. " I hope you have not staid in for me this morning, my dear, and I hope your brother did not wait long, as he had kindly promised to do, for my landing. I had fully intended to be with you a little after twelve, but neither steampacket nor sail-boat was attainable: the whole Seacombe fleet was gone to convoy some vessels down the river. I crossed the water at last, between one and two, with some thoughts of proceeding to street; but the pier was crowded with shaggy Orson-looking men, and I, having only little Charles with me, really had not resolution to effect a landing. I must return home on Saturday, having much to arrange before my flight to Scotland, and I now write to ask if you could come over here to-morrow should the weather be fine, and pass the day with me? There really are some pretty dells and bournes about here, though you would not imagine it, and I should very much enjoy a quiet walk with you, therefore if you can come, do let it be earlier than the last time. There will be an outpouring of spirit of Pumpkinism upon me the moment I get back, and I shall not have half the pleasure in seeing you there amidst the interruptions we generally have; it is quite delightful to know that a river broad and deep is flowing between one's-self and the ...