Item 231 - Letter from R. C. Trevelyan to Caroline Trevelyan

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c/o Mrs Hall, Veronica, Silverdale, near Carnforth. - By now his mother will have heard from Bessie about her 'change of plans'. Knows Bessie was 'very sorry indeed' to disappoint her, and it was 'a real disappointment to herself', but Robert thinks she is 'really rather run down, and in need of a week or two's bracing sea air'. Only heard this morning about her seeing the doctor, though knew when he left on Thursday that she intended to. Her tooth seems better, but is not yet right.

Expects Bessie will also have told her about their 'plans for the autumn'. The school [at Arnside?] 'seems a very good one in its modest way'; went to view it yesterday and liked all he saw. Miss Barthorpe [Julian's governess] seems to have insisted to her mother that she should stay until the end of July, which will make finding a substitute much easier. Does not think 'there is anything serious the matter with Bessie'; fortunately Julian is quite well. Robert will be 'within 3 miles of them, so can see them every day'; there is no room in their lodgings for him. The weather here is bad, but 'not so cold now the rain has come'.

Bottomley has lent Robert his copy of Gosse's [Life of] Swinburne, which is 'very amusing'. Hopes his father is well, and that she has a 'good journey to the Park'. Aunt Annie 'seemed well, though very busy'. Must catch the post, but will write how Bessie is when she comes next week.