From Emma Darwin to G. H. Darwin 24 July [1890]

My dear George

I will not answer you pleasant letter today; but only write business— M^rs Pearce has rec^d her cheque   Sir J. & Lady H. have been here for 2 days & I have talked about the Index w. him—-

I told him that the sons sh^d settle it; but my wish is to do what your father w^d have done, & I feel sure he w^d have given extra help   Moreover the current expences are now £100 per an. less than they were— I understand him to say that they w^d like £800—but they have £300 wh. they can apply to their purpose, therefore £500 w^d be enough to carry thm thro' the printing— How delightful the last week has been—but our hay is not touched.

I sh^d like to see Gwenny's happy existence. None of you were like that—tho' I remember ceaseless giggles between Leo & Horace.

yours E D