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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.

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

(Undated. The Pethick-Lawrences were married on 2 Oct. 1901.)

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.

(Undated.)

‘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.

‘The Echo’ Office, London.—Sends a letter to meet her on her arrival home. Is thinking of her. Expresses his support for her in her current difficulties.

87 Clement’s Inn, W.C.—Expresses his love for her and his reliance upon her.

87 Clement’s Inn, W.C.—At today’s meeting they discussed the coercive measures introduced in the Transvaal and the Orange Free State, and it was agreed to form an unofficial committee to receive information from South Africa and act in concert with the Dutch.

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87 Clement’s Inn, W.C.

Beloved

Just going to bed, I see the stars are out & I think that will mean my Mumsey will sleep well. I kiss this at the foot {1}.

Courtney, Lehman†, Gooch & F Harrison and others were at the Mackarnesses this afternoon. One of the things Fischer talked about was the Peace Reservation Act which is a kind of stringent coercion Act enforced by Milner in the Transvaal & O R C {2} and prevents a man from saying or writing anything of which the Govt does not approve. It appears there is not much to be done but to protest.

The principal thing we discussed was the possibility of forming some sort of unofficial Committee which might receive information from S. Africa with a view to using it. How far could it act in concert with the Dutch in the T & O R C & with the Dutch Party in Cape C. We formed ourselves into a kind of unofficial body, which I regard more as as† bureau of information than anything else.

Mrs Mackarness was interested in J R M {4}, & I suggested they shd come to dine here with them some day, which she thought very pleasant. So I suggest Tuesday fortnight. Mumsey will be fit as anything by then; & I don’t think we have engagement. I have fixed up provisionally with the Ms {3} and unless there is anything to the contrary, will you send off enclosed.

Some time later I should like to ask the Bunces {5}.

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{1} There is a cross at the foot of the page.

{2} Orange River Colony.

{3} Mackarnesses.

{4} James Ramsay MacDonald.

{5} Reading uncertain.

† Sic.

‘The Echo’ Office, London.—Sends his love. He has had a busy day.

87 Clement’s Inn, W.C.—Is missing her. Expresses his love for her.

In the train.—The thought of her has sustained him through a cold day. Sends his love.

West Cornwall Golf Club, Lelant.—Hopes she is having a good journey. They (he and Percy) have just played their first round of golf.

(Cornwall.)—Has sent her a letter from Carbis Bay. They (he and Percy) intend to visit Falmouth on Sunday.

87 Clement’s Inn, W.C.—Has received the Pethick-Lawrences’ postcards, and is glad they are enjoying themselves. All is well at The Mascotte and at The Echo.

(Place of writing not indicated.)—Is missing her and looking forward to seeing her again. Has seen Edith Ellis, and been on the moor with Percy.

West Cornwall Golf Club, Lelant.—Has played golf. Encloses a letter from Miss Ross, and suggests that Mary Wood might do a sketch for the cover (of the prospectus). Is looking forward to the winter.

Rose Cottage.—Reflects on their enjoyable summer holiday together.

‘The Echo’ Office, London.—Is thinking of her, and of the ‘jolly time’ they will have this winter.

‘In the cab.’—Sends his love, and wishes her goodnight.

(The date has been struck through.)

The Cliftonville Hotel, Margate.—Sends greetings.

St Margaret’s Bay Hotel, near Dover.—Has walked with Borill from Margate. Walkley of The Times was pointed out to him at Margate, and he overheard two other men talking about The Echo.

‘The Echo’ Office, 19 St Bride Street, Fleet Street, E.C.—Has been busy. Has asked Rapley to pack up the encyclopaedias and get the guard put on the motor at Dorking.

‘The Echo’ Office, 19 St Bride Street, Fleet Street, E.C.—An anxiety has been removed from his mind. ‘Number thirteen is on the way and he will make us both extra happy.’ Mort managed to catch the train. Asks when she is coming up tomorrow.

‘The Echo’ Office, 19 St Bride Street, Fleet Street, E.C.—Reflects on love and life.

87 Clement’s Inn, W.C.—Reflects on the contrast between day and night.

87 Clement’s Inn, W.C.—Sends a greeting to await her at home. Has sent another to Littlehampton.

‘The Echo’ Office, 19 St Bride Street, Fleet Street, E.C.—Looks forward to seeing her tomorrow. Is dining with Nance, after golf with Mort. Sends a postcard.

In the train.—Is sorry they had only a short time together. Expresses his pride in her, and arranges to meet in London.

87 Clement’s Inn, W.C.—Refers to their ‘glorious’ day together yesterday, and sends his love.

‘The Echo’ Office, 19 St Bride Street, Fleet Street, E.C.—Refers to her letter, and expresses his love for her.