From Emma Darwin to H. E. Darwin [6–20 November 1866]

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Tuesday. G. had not a very hunt as the pony had not a strong bit & pulled so furiously he was quite tired. Henry L. & his lady who looked very knowing & correct in her chimney pot hat. I hope G. will stop to see the boys & then I fancy he will go to Cambridge as reading is so much easier there.

Lizzy & I called on M^rs Stephens & heard the Engleheart side of the Richardson squabbles & she ""certainly thought M^rs Richardson had behaved ill & M^rs E. had lent her so many things that had never been returned"

The drawing room paper only comes to £5–10. & Barrat's bill to under £60 both much less than we expected. Aunt Susan has enjoyed Aunt Jessie very much & the last 2 nights she had slept better. She wants to hear about you— (Remember to tell me if I am to pay for the fan as the bill is come) I think I shall order the execution of poor puss as M^rs Os. says she does not think it will ever learn to be clean. Lizzy has written to Brodie & will write to Miss Cresy. Therm. 54 & rather pleasant weather. Goodbye my dear. Papa very brisk today.

Yours E. D.

M^rs Granthams affairs I hope may be settled by means of an additional £10 from me.