From Emma Darwin to G. H. Darwin [26 October 1882]

My dear George

We did very well on Monday— The Hookers liking a quiet day. Sir J. was a good deal overcome on arriving. He is very fond of little Jo. who lollops all over him in B's style— I had a nice talk w. him yesterday— Frank & B. arrived at dinner time yesterday. Isabel Akers is here & she & Bessy got up at 5.30 this morning to see the Comet, but w. no success— She is v. pleasant & nice & says that M^rs M'Lennan has really taken a turn & comes often to their house & actually went shopping to Bromley— Jo. is now having a play w. B. which he has been most anxious for—

We are expecting L. H. P. at 1 o'clock & Lady D. at 12— So she will be safe off before. The Hookers go at 11– & it is a beaut day— Such a storm we had yesterday— I thought trees w^d be blown down & it did blow a trap door off the roof—

Now I must go to my guests at breakfast—

I am afraid you have been very unwell.

Yours dear G. E D

Please return W. E D after Horace & Ida have seen it.

Just got your note— I hope you will be able to come there will be a g^t deal to do

Bernard is v. jolly—

yours dear G— | E. D

I believe I go to London on Tuesday for 2 days