To make all sure--for I dislike
to go on doubtful grounds--I wrote to ask her if she would permit the
introduction. Her frank, kind answer pleased me greatly.
'I have received the books. I hope to write again when I have read
_The Fair Carew_. The very title augurs well--it has no hackneyed
sound.--Believe me, sincerely yours,
'C. BRONTE.'
TO W. S. WILLIAMS
'HAWORTH, _May_ 28_th_, 1853.
'MY DEAR SIR,--The box of books arrived safely yesterday evening, and
I feel especially obliged for the selection, as it includes several
that will be acceptable and interesting to my father.
'I despatch to-day a box of return books. Among them will be found
two or three of those just sent, being such as I had read
before--_i.e._, Moore's _Life and Correspondence_, 1st and 2nd vols.;
Lamartine's _Restoration of the Monarchy_, etc. I have thought of
you more than once during the late bright weather, knowing how genial
you find warmth and sunshine. I trust it has brought this season its
usual cheering and beneficial effect. Remember me kindly to Mrs.
Williams and her daughters, and,--Believe me, yours sincerely,
'C.
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