| Hopes that AS has enjoyed Dresden. Reports that he has seen many Rugby people that term, which, he predicts, will be a long one. Relates that he has several pupils and six hours a day 'at the least', but does not feel at all hard-worked, and that he breakfasts every day at half past seven. Extols the virtues of brooding and musing, but claims that 'a certain amount of Drudgery is necessary to longevity'. Reports that Kingsley 'is preaching [sensational] sermons on the Psalms of David. Intends to go to Oxford the following Saturday 'for a refreshment'. Asks his mother to tell AS to procure Emilia in England. |