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- 24 May 1915 (Produção)
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18 Mansfield Street, Portland Place, W.—Nothing matters to her but him, though she is deeply affected by the Prime Minister’s unhappiness and encourages Montagu to help him. Is sorry to be leaving at this time, and depressed at the prospect of ‘Lady N’s sickly folly’ (the hospital at Wimereux). Urges him to write to her frequently.
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18 Mansfield Street, Portland Place, W.
May 24th 1915
My most darling
I’m afraid I added to your sadness by what I said about the P.M, but I want you to remember that nothing really matters to me but you.
It would be absurd to pretend that his unhappiness doesnt affect me very deeply, how could it not, for 3 years he has been to me the most the most wonderful friend and companion, and to see him just now made wretched by me, is, and should be if I pretend to any heart at all, a real sorrow.
I want you to see him if he wants to, to help him and protect him, not only for his sake but for mine. I know you will.
Its horrible leaving you now & my heart rather sinks at Lady N’s sickly folly, but once there I shant see much of her.
Write me as much as you can be bothered to of all your doings.
Dont omit any “I said to him” “He replied” {1} etc etc. I love it all.
You have been too wonderful to me, your generosity and unselfishness almost frighten me. How bad you’ll be for my character!
Goodbye my darling
Always your loving
Venetia
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{1} Closing inverted commas supplied.