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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.

20 Somerset Terrace (Duke’s Road, W.C.).—Sends some hymns (for their wedding), and gives directions for printing them. Invites him to dinner to meet a couple who are about to be married. Expresses her love for him.

(Place of writing not indicated.)—Reflects on her love for him, and praises his character.

(Place of writing not indicated.)—Sends some ties, and refers to Mac’s height. Hopes his cold will be better soon.

(Place of writing not indicated.)—Sends a loving message on their wedding morning.

The Mascotte, Holmwood, Surrey.—Writes a brief message as she lies asleep on the morning of her birthday. Reflects on the progress of their relationship since ‘the day of Regent’s Park’ nearly half a year ago.

(Originally marked ‘Please burn these unopened at my death. These letters are from Emmeline. F.W.L.’ The first sentence was later struck through, and ‘1901’ was added below.)

(Place of writing not indicated.)—Expresses support for him in connection with an interview, and reflects on the question of suffering.

(Place of writing not indicated.)—Will return as soon as possible. Mary was prevented from attending the Echo meeting by another engagement.

Templemead, Bromley, Kent.—She has a big list of things to go through with him when they meet. Chris is in fine health.

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Templemead, Bromley, Kent

One word my dearest, though the time has slipped by, doing business & there are only a very few minutes to post—(I forgot you couldn’t post till midnight as you can in London)

I shall have a great big list of things to go through with you or to merely show you, just as you like—on Sunday or Monday. We shall not have time tomorrow.

Chris {1} is splendid—healthier happier & bonnier than ever!—But oh this isn’t talking to you a bit. I shall be doing that presently upstairs sitting by my open window: Then there will be no more thought of tableclothes & towels—but only the great sky & the soft infinite night and my arms will go round Freddy’s neck with limitless love—

Ever thine—Sweetheart
Emmeline.

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Templemead, Bromley was the home of Emmeline’s sister Annie and her husband Thomas Mortimer Budgett, whose first child, Christopher Felix, had been born there on 25 January 1901 (see Sussex Agricultural Express, 1 Feb. 1901, p. 4). The letter appears to have been written on a Friday.

(Place of writing not indicated.)—Discusses ideas for furnishing their home.

(Dated Saturday.)

(Place of writing not indicated.)—Has received his letter. Refers to their ‘sweet time’ together last night.

(Dated Tuesday.)

87 Clement’s Inn, W.C.—Is missing him. They have had a busy day.

(Dated Wednesday.)

20 Somerset Terrace (Duke’s Road, W.C.)—Has had a visit from Mrs Newnham and done some reading. Is just off to the children.

(Dated Monday.)

(Place of writing not indicated.)—Sends a greeting to await him on his return (to London?), and reflects on their relationship and their plans for the future.

(Dated Thursday.)

87 Clement’s Inn, W.C.—Wishes him good morning. Will meet him near Paddington at ten.

(Place of writing not indicated.)—Has sent some pulleys to the Club with instructions. Arranges to meet at a restaurant.

(20 Somerset Terrace, Duke’s Street, W.C.)—Reflects on her feelings for him, and sends a Cornish ballad, ‘The Wedding Day’. Is just off to the Club.

(Dated Monday.)

(Place of writing not indicated.)—Arranges to be at Victoria this afternoon, and gives an account of her activities last night. Is glad he went to see Nance.

(Dated Saturday.)

‘The Echo’ Office, London.—Will be thinking of her while she is away at The Mascotte. Advises the expected time of his arrival at Dorking.

(Place of writing not indicated.)—Expresses sentiments of love and hope at Easter.