Stuk 145 - Letter from Caroline Trevelyan to Elizabeth Trevelyan

Florence. - Robert and his friends lunched with them yesterday; Caroline liked Mrs Abercrombie very much; found her 'cheerful & energetic' and expects she has a hard time 'with that sensitive little man [her husband Lascelles] and small means'. They were all happy in Italy, and Bob looks very well; he seems to 'take the party in hand & arrange for them', and she thinks he is 'developing some of Charlie's love of making plans'. Is taking a rest from sight-seeing this morning; Sir George is very well; they have a nice courier who takes great care of them. Appreciates the beauty of Florence more than even; they drove out to Prato yesterday. Hopes she will learn that Elizabeth's interview with the nurse went well when Robert comes to dinner tomorrow. He seems to have many friends here; he is anxious they should call on Mrs [Janet] Ross, but Sir George does not like her so she doubts it will happen. Wonders whether Elizabeth has been to London; if she has to start her search for a nurse again, it might be worth trying Massey's agency, which she has always found good. Thinks Julian's temper must have derived partly from ill health; hopes he will be 'more amiable' now he has seen the doctor. Aunt Annie [Philips] is looking forward to seeing Elizabeth, and will let Caroline know how she is. Caroline hopes Elizabeth has a friend with her. Hears it is very cold at Cambo. Letter originally enclosed a clipping from "The Times'.