Notwithstanding the newspapers, it is most unlikely they will keep us here till the commencement of session. D., indeed, will probably go out in a day or two on account of his health; but in any case my Queenie must not think of worrying about her husband, as he is very comfortable and happy where he is, if he might only see his own Wifie sometimes. I should feel quite lonely now in London without being able to see my darling, and I should very much prefer to stay here than to be all alone in London while Wifie is suffering, except that I know it would comfort her to have me even so near her. I hope you have received my letter saying that I think London or home the best for you, and not Brighton; the latter would be much too far from the doctors. Does Wifie feel strong and well? I fear my poor Queenie has had a dreadful time of it, and our poor little child also. YOUR OWN LOVING KING. _January_ 28, 1882. MY OWN DEAREST QUEENIE, I did not like to write direct, lest there should be any mistake, especially as my paper is not very suitable. It looks as if they were going to keep me here {143} for a while longer, probably till a month or so after the opening of session, in order that they may get their new rules more easily. I do not know what to say, my darling, about your going to Brighton, but Queenie will decide best for herself. I hope Wifie will not feel much worried about not seeing me so soon as she hoped. Her husband is very well indeed, and in the best of spirits. I do not like your going to London so often, it may hurt you. Is there any address you could get nearer home, so that you would not have to go so far? My poor little Wifie, I wish I could be with you, but Queenie must be good and take care of herself. It looks to-day as if D. would go out soon; in that case it would facilitate our release. YOUR OWN KING. _January_ 31, 1882. Have received your two letters postmarked E. Be cautious about writing for a few days. I am very well, and trust my darling is well. Rumours about legal adviser being arrested, but will send you another address to-morrow. _February_ 2, 1882. MY OWN QUEENIE,--Have just received your third letter with E. postmark--shall write you to-morrow direct so as to avoid for you the fatigue of going to London. The writing between the lines comes out perfectly, and you need at no time write more heavily. With best love and urgent request that my darling will take care of herself. YOUR OWN KING. _February_ 3, 1882. MY OWN QUEENIE,--You really must try and sleep properly at night and stop worrying yourself about me. I can assure my darling there is nothing to feel unhappy about so far as my health goes. I really cannot remember when I have ever felt so well in my life.