13th September, 1893
Dear R.G.,
You did say serious twice in your letter, so I can certainly agree that is much too serious for me. But I really am pleased that you wrote. You wouldn’t believe the anticipation of having submitted it – I think the worst fear I had would be to end up getting no responses at all! Then I would truly feel a lost cause, and would have had to given up hope completely.
So thank you for sparing a moment to write. It means a lot. If it were not too bold to ask, I would wonder where you worked – but instead I will ask whether you enjoy your work? I truly enjoy mine... but is there any room left for enjoyment, if you take it so seriously? I’m sorry, that was not serious either.
Yours, perhaps,
A. R.
A. R.
gorgeous set by Lady!