2 June:
2 June 1893 - Enroute Colombo:
To Marie Halboister on 2 Jun 1897,
As I am writing to you, before me, reflecting the afternoon's flow,
stand long, long lines of huge snow peaks. They are about twenty miles
as the crow flies from here, and forty through the circuitous mountain
roads.
I hope your translations have been well received in the Countess's paper. I had a great mind and very good opportunity
of coming over to England this Jubilee season with some of our Princes,
but my physicians would not allow me to venture into work so soon. For
going to Europe means work, isn't it? No work, no bread.
Here the
yellow cloth is sufficient, and I would have food enough. Anyhow I am
taking a much desired rest, hope it will do me good.
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