TALBOT7

33 Belgrave Sq^re
Friday ev^g

My dear Henry

I am so very sorry I did not see you today. Please come tomorrow on my return from the Draw^g Room, when we can talk about Laycock & you will have the advantage of seeing me in full fig – about ½ past 3, or from that to 4. If I do pay you a visit on my way home I am afraid I can only stay a day – which will be better than nothing. But I had visions of proposing a visit a little later in the year with Ernestine, ¹ if it could be managed. Do please come tomorrow. In the ev^g – we are going to a full-dress party at Lansd^e House ² in honour of the Queen’s Birthday. ³ –

Jane ⁴ goes to Lanelay ⁵ tomorrow with Kate ⁶ – but the others remain here. I wish you w^d let me know where you are lodging –

Y^r aff^te very sleepy
Caroline