31 Jan 1891
T,

I'm sorry it took me so long to write. Things at home to tend to. 

The prospect of being able to meet Elliott is very —

I mean to say, I think I would like that very much. But discretion is key, as you pointed out. If there were any rumors — well, I have a reputation that I'm working hard to put behind me and I couldn't do that to my wife. I'm sure you understand.

So I'm not sure about logistics, of actually making it happen. Give me some time to think it over, please. Or if you have suggestions for how we might manage it, feel free to let me know.

I appreciate what you're doing, and I know telling me at all was a risk you didn't have to take, but I'm glad I know.

Ben