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20 Endsleigh Terrace, Duke’s Road, W.C.—Has not seen him for a long time. Reproaches him for the formal tone of his request to see her.

(Dated Friday.)

(Place of writing not indicated.)—Invites him to lunch on Sunday.

(Dated Friday.)

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Friday Evening
Darling Freddy—

Just a line before ending the day in case I haven’t time tomorrow—Will you come to lunch here on Sunday. If you come about 11.30—we will go for a little walk in the Park. I shall be going with the Daddy to Hammersmith in the evening—about 5.30—you will be wanting to get back to Canning Town I expect.

I am thinking of you constantly. Your own Woman—

(Place of writing not indicated.)—Is going somewhere she last went when anxious about their relationship, but now she is full of joy. Arranges to see him on Sunday.

(Dated Saturday.)

20 Somerset Terrace, Duke’s Road, W.C.—Expresses her support for his public activities, and her intention to be honest with him.

20 Somerset Terrace, Duke’s Road, W.C.—Refers to their happy day together yesterday, and sends a letter from her father.

(Broadmoor Cottages, near Dorking.)—Welcomes him to the cottages, and directs him to where they are having a billy tea.

Broadmoor Cottages (near Dorking).—Refers to his recent departure, and reflects on their happy time together.

28 Gordon Mansions (W.C.).—Is delighted by the news of his engagement to Vechan (Emmeline Pethick), and looks forward to meeting him.

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28 Gordon Mansions.
June 13: 1901

Dear Mr. Lawrence

Vechan has asked me to meet you at 20 Somerset Terrace on Tuesday {1} at four o’clock. I want just to say how great a pleasure it will be to me.

You know something of our relationship—how all her life she has shared with me her thoughts, and her heart. I am glad that this has come to her & to you. I know that she has but one thought, one purpose, one prayer—it is that she may help you live to the highest and largest fulfilment of your best purposes. She accepts her position with almost an awe, seeing the greatness of your life’s possibility. Vechan can never be to me other than she has ever been,—a kind of holy trust. And to me it will be more than a joy, my blessedness if I can serve her still & serve you for her sake.

I am glad you are going to see her amongst the children. You wont know her until you have seen [her] there & amongst the old people of the workhouse. These children, brought up amidst all that tends to hardness & suspicion, find in her such a boundless trust, the atmosphere of such a gladness & sunshine that they are transformed as by a miracle of love.

God bless you. Take care of her whom I call still my Vechan. There is not in the round world another so strong yet so sensitive, so utterly independent yet so glad to be dependent where love is,—holding so much that is counted everything as so little, but all that makes the true life unutterably dear. God made you the happiest of men that she may be the happiest of women.

Yours heartily
M. Guy Pearse

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{1} 18th.

Broadmoor (near Dorking).—Is awed and excited by thoughts of what they will achieve together.

(Dated Saturday.)

Broadmoor Cottages (near Dorking).—Expresses her love for him, and reflects on the beauty of her surroundings.

Broadmoor Cottages (near Dorking).—Believes that Lawrence will be a great man and should pursue a parliamentary career. Reflects on her feelings for him and the beauty of her surroundings.

(Dated Sunday.)

Broadmoor Cottages (near Dorking).—Thanks him for his letter, and refers to today’s activities.

(Place of writing not indicated.)—Is hopeful about Monday’s meeting. They had a good meeting today.

20 Somerset Terrace (Duke’s Road, W.C.).—Encloses letters in response to the announcement of their engagement, and discusses how the girls of the Club have reacted to the news.

(Place of writing not indicated.)—Reflects on the nature of their love.

20 Somerset Terrace (Duke’s Road, W.C.).—Encourages him in his work on The Echo.

(20 Somerset Terrace, Duke’s Road, W.C.)—Has written another letter (7/113), which she will post tomorrow. Has read some of the French play.

(Dated Sunday.)

(Place of writing not indicated.)—Encourages him to consult a doctor about his headaches, and refers to his susceptibility to self-suggestion.

(Place of writing not indicated.)—Praises his work at The Echo* and refers to various items in the press. Has finished the Board Schools today, and is just off to see Miss Montagu.

(Dated Tuesday.)

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Tuesday afternoon.

Thank you for your letters dearest[—]am interested in your measures at the Echo—& am quite sure that you have done the right thing—have infinite confidence in the Jew-man Freddy.

Did you see Ouïda’s letter about Olive Schreiner in the D.N this morning? {1}—Is that the truth do you know?—Did you read what the coster said yesterday in the police court—when asked if he had anything to say in answer to the policeman’s evidence (charge of obstructing traffic) “Taint no use, not a bit—He uses the truth so careless.” Rather sweet nicht wahr? & very applicable to affairs in general in these days. The Education question seems to have got a few days reprieve.

Have done the Board Schools today—& am just off to see Miss Montague who has telegraphed for an interview.

It wants Its Freddy a bit—got a headache principally in the backbone: would like the feel of Its Freddy’s big broad shoulder to night—but will take it “by faith”[.] Meantime loves Its Freddy more than a Bit.. This It

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{1} On 16 July 1901 a long letter by the novelist Ouida appeared in the Daily News protesting against Olive Schreiner’s treatment by the British in South Africa.

20 Somerset Terrace, Duke’s Road, W.C.—Reflects on yesterday’s fine weather, and her activities with Pearse and others. Encloses a letter from Newnham, and refers to her proposed purchase of the Dutch House and land for building.

20 Somerset Terrace (Duke’s Road, W.C.).—Sends ‘a little camp-hymn’, and asks for photographs of him to send to friends. Describes her morning in the park.

20 Somerset Terrace, W.C.—Refers to his journey to the west on holiday, and expresses her love for him.

&20 Somerset Terrace (Duke’s Road, W.C.).*—Asks him to get Shepherd to look at a house in Woburn Square, and mentions other places (as possible locations for a home). Asks him to speak to Gooch about tomorrow.

20 Somerset Terrace (Duke’s Road, W.C.).—Expresses her appreciation of his love.

Trafalgar House (Littlehampton).—Is thinking of him returning to London. Has taken two bedrooms in a house and sent the children off there with a promise to join them soon.

Trafalgar House, Littlehampton.—Urges the importance of making a success of the monthly ‘at home’ in London.

Trafalgar House (Littlehampton).—Commends his arrangements (apparently for a joint visit to Surrey). The children were fascinated by Dan Randall’s performance.

Trafalgar House (Littlehampton).—Has been busy this morning, and is just leaving for Arundel. Reflects on the feelings of love and happiness he has left with her.

Trafalgar House (Littlehampton).—Describes an excursion with the children, and expresses her love for him and her pleasure at his happiness.