other he would live a long time upon his fat and be none the worse for a good long lent. How came miledi to give one Lisbon wine--had she drained the Gooseberry? Truly I cannot delay making another visit--asked to take Lunch, whether I will have ale, wine, take sugar,--objection to green--like cream--thin bread and butter--another cup--agreeable--enough sugar--little more cream--too weak--12 shillin etc. etc. etc.--Lord I must come again. We are just going to Dinner I must must[101] with this to the Post---- Your affectionate Brother JOHN ----. CIII.--TO JAMES ELMES. Wentworth Place, Hampstead [June 12, 1819]. Sir--I did not see your Note till this Saturday evening, or I should have answered it sooner--However as it happens I have but just received the Book which contains the only copy of the verses in question.[102] I have asked for it repeatedly ever since I promised Mr. Haydon and could not help the delay; which I regret. The verses can be struck out in no time, and will I hope be quite in time. If you think it at all necessary a proof may be forwarded; but as I shall transcribe it fairly perhaps there may be no need. I am, Sir, your obed{t} Serv{t} JOHN KEATS. CIV.--TO FANNY KEATS. Wentworth Place, [June 14, 1819]. My dear Fanny--I cannot be with you to-day for two reasons--1{ly} I have my sore-throat coming again to prevent my walking. 2{ly} I do not happen just at present to be flush of silver so that I might ride. To-morrow I am engaged--but the day after you shall see me. Mr. Brown is waiting for me as we are going to Town together, so good-bye. Your affectionate Brother JOHN. CV.--TO FANNY KEATS. Wentworth Place [June 16, 1819].