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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.

Littlehampton.—Discusses her activities with the children, and asks him to visit Mrs Reed at Notting Hill Infirmary. Is awaiting a reply from Pearse. Encloses a letter from her second cousin, Mary Neale.

Littlehampton.—Reflects on the beauty of the previous evening. Approves his plan of coming on Thursday and his ideas for the flat. Is just off to the beach with two of the children.

(Littlehampton.)—Asks when he and Cope will be arriving, and suggests they go for a sail. Sister Mary is coming for the day. Has received a letter from Pearse.

(Place of writing not indicated.)—Has been busy shopping, etc. Is thinking of him. Suggests they should have the words ‘Come on!’ inscribed on their wedding rings.

The Green Lady Hostel (Littlehampton).—They have arrived safely and are in good spirits. Asks him to get Shepherd to collect letters from the flat.

The Green Lady Hostel, Littlehampton.—Sends a review by Chesterton and other information, and asks whether Miss Judge will be coming with him.

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The Green Lady Hostel. | Littlehampton.
30. 8. 01.

Freddy—I know you are not very great on the Papers so am sending you one of Chesterton’s reviews—The Mystery of the Mystics {1}. There is something so blade-straight[,] so fresh discerning in this man’s style & in his apprehension: here are some fine sentences worth keeping—especially one that suits the farthest fibre of me—“True spirituality is as humble as a lover and as careless as a schoolboy.”

There is also one other thing that I noted for you—You remember the question that arose between you & Mr Cope on the title of Neville Chamberlain. You were right[—]it is Field Marshal …

Does Miss Judge come with you on Saturday morning {2} or later? We shall be a jolly big party. I do hope that we get a cycle ride tomorrow. I am longing to feel myself on that free wheel again!—

Shall think of you this afternoon—hope you’ll get a good game: Sweetheart—Yours

Emmeline.

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{1} A review of Eleanor Gregory’s Introduction to Christian Mysticism, from the same day’s Daily News.

{2} 31st.

The Green Lady (Littlehampton).—Reflects on a glorious day at Amberley.

Green Lady Hostel (Littlehampton).—Has made three failed attempts to write to him since he left. They are just about to set off for the day. Has decided not to send him a pass.

The Green Lady Hostel (Littlehampton).—Refers to her activities alone and with the children. Is thinking of going to Holmwood on Saturday, and agrees that they should ‘fix up’ Canning Town for the 14th. Pearse has sent some money.

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The Green Lady Hostel.
4. 9. 01.

Such a perfect day dearest—so fresh so bright so fragrant. Someday I must take you for the walk that I went yesterday—the loveliest wildest tramp the most glorious expanse & freedom.

I do not think that it will be necessary for me to go to Holmwood this week. I may possibly break the journey there on Saturday {1}.

I am glad that you are getting plenty of golf. I think I shall ride to Bognor this afternoon with some of the party.

Your letter this morning was very sweet to me. Your Sweetheart

Emmeline

Just come in from flying a kite—one of those new scientific ones from America. Oh it was pretty to feel it pull—to hear it sing as it came down. Yes—we will fix up Canning Town for the 14th. Your bicycle is mended. It was the darling Daddy sent me the kite & a cheque for £23 this morning which make† £50 since I came here. Isn’t he an angel?—Oh—oh—but I do want to see him again. Getting awful hungry. Me go cry! like Freddy go when him hungry—!

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{1} 7th.

† Sic.