From Emma Darwin to G. H. Darwin 17 July [1894]

My dear George

I am beginning to want some news of you & Maud— I have now had an excellent fortnigh^t. It seemed absurd to let D^r Moore come; but I wanted him & D^r Scott to see me together at my best, so that I could send for Dr S. on small provocation. D^r M. encouraged me to make small adventures, such as walking more or even walking downstairs. The weather has been most dismal & poor G Snow has made several attempts to save his cut hay—

Lady D. called on Sat. & I got M. Shaen to stay in the room—wh. was a g^t help— Lady D. has been building a boarded cottage for her son Lionel in Knole park— It cost £ 165 & is removable—but she has made it uncomf— small I think—

I was v. sorry to lose M. on Sat—

Bessy is almost quite as usual & walks & drives—-

The Leo's come on Fri— & go today. He is very tired & longing for the end of the session. He w^d I think get a pair at once but for the Evicted Tenants bill—which must be fought

The idiotic & wicked folly of the Irish about O'Donovan Rossa comes in v. à propos just now—& also about electing Dale for Clan?—

How lucky Horace was to have a fine day for his exped. w. his men to Ely—wh. he quite enjoyed—

My best love to Maud & the dear chicks—

yours my dear G— | E. Darwin