From Emma Darwin to G. H. Darwin [11 December 1882]

My dear G.

I am glad you got off in tol. condition—Last night Therm. 20—but I have not felt cold—

Fr. H. & Bernard walked to M. Foster & had a pleasant call w. Mr. F. Mercy being very affable to B. who enjoyed his 7m. walk heartily. The Litches are at Ventnor w. open windows & driving out & sitting out. Poor little Geoffrey Harrison died on Thursday—After 3 days & nights of ceaseless talking; but always looking happy & talking of pleasant things his brother & sister—dogs & flowers— James is ill from prostration & grief. Sophy is gone to take away Nanny. They don't think he suffered at all wh. has an unreasonable effect in mitigating grief— (my thumb is lame, so I will be short) Claud does not feel tired w. his exam   He goes to Cannes— Marg^t Shaen comes to spend the eve^g w. me while the rest dine at the Jacksons. Horace has had too many dinners & going out & is rather done up & fidgetting about his work—

A young German at M^r Foster's told B. what was the Saxon flag— He instantly said "I shall ask Ubbady if she knows" I wonder he does not think posing Ubbady too poor sport—but he goes on all breakfast time examining her— I dare say you are m. warmer than we— How awful the snow has been in N Wales— Poor old Leo. what a disappt for him—& to be the only failure

yours my dear G—

Please give my kind remembrance to Sir W. & Lady | yours | E. D