Item 133 - Letter from R. C. Trevelyan to Caroline Trevelyan

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Grand Hotel, La Croix de Cavalaire, Var, France. - Arrived safely on the afternoon of the 13th after a 'comfortable journey (except for the absence of a Channel Tunnel)'. Left Bessie and Paul 'very well': Bessie had a light cold but it is now nearly gone. Spent an afternoon in London and saw Charles briefly; he 'seemed very cheerful and active'. Also went to see [Roger] Fry, whose wife is unfortunately 'ill again'; Fry is 'trying to be as hopeful as possible, but it is very disappointing'. So far it has been possible for her to 'stay at home this time, which is a great gain'.

His hotel is comfortable, and the Crescentinos, who keep, it 'pleasant'; 'there don't seem to be any interesting guests, judging by their looks'. Bessie will have told his mother about the 'promising nurse she has heard of at Cambridge', who seems just the kind of person they want. Will write to his father soon; hopes his has recovered from his fall. Asks her to try to get Bessie to go to one of the 'Chelsea concerts': she 'seemed doubtful', but Robert is sure she could manage, as the programs are not usually long. Hopes to get his play [Sisyphus] finished before he returns, or at least 'get over the chief difficulties' remaining.