25 Jan 1891
Art,

Melody found out. She went through all my letters because she thought I was acting weird.

You were right. I should be able to be a person. And I was lying when I said I was okay. I haven't been okay for a long time.

I'm at my brother's house now. I talked to Aldous about it and decided it'd be best if Melody and I don't live together any more. Not divorce — I'm going to get a flat in London and leave her in the house in Irvingly. Aldous said my only real responsibility as her husband is to provide for her, so I'll do that, but not anything else.

I'm going to go talk to her about it today and then I'll look for a flat this week. I'll let you know my new address when I have one.

Ben