To Richard Owen   [1849?]¹

My dear Owen

As you were so kind as to say that I might propose myself to tea to you (it being more wholesome to me than Dinner) I will, if it chance to prove quite convenient to you, come about 7$\frac{1}{2}$ on Thursday. If you cannot have me, (which is likely enough) will you save me the journey, by sending me one line to “7 Park St Grosvenor Sq^r.”—²

My stomach fails so often & so suddenly that to my sorrow, I am never certain of an appointment. if I do not appear by 8 olock, you will understand that my stomach has failed me.

Yours most sincerely | C. Darwin

If I do not hear I shall understand that I am to come