It appears to Conolly that your supposing you _can_ have anything to do is a clear case of monomania, one of the slight instances of perverted intellect, wherein a visit to him cannot fail to be beneficial. After conference with my learned friend I am of the same opinion. Loves from all in Tavistock to all in Bonchurch. Ever faithfully yours. [Sidenote: Mr. W. H. Wills.] BOULOGNE, _Wednesday, August 2nd, 1854._ MY DEAR WILLS, I will endeavour to come off my back (and the grass) to do an opening paper for the starting number of "North and South." I can't positively answer for such a victory over the idleness into which I have delightfully sunk, as the achievement of this feat; but let us hope. During a fete on Monday night the meteor flag of England (forgotten to be struck at sunset) was _stolen!!!_ Manage the proofs of "H. W." so that I may not have to correct them on a Sunday. I am not going over to the Sabbatarians, but like the haystack (particularly) on a Sunday morning. I should like John to call on M. Henri, Townshend's servant, 21, Norfolk Street, Park Lane, and ask him if, when he comes here with his master, he can take charge of a trap bat and ball. If yea, then I should like John to proceed to Mr. Darke, Lord's Cricket Ground, and purchase said trap bat and ball of the best quality. Townshend is coming here on the 15th, probably will leave town a day or two before. Pray be in a condition to drink a glass of the 1846 champagne when _you_ come. I think I have no more to say at present. I cannot sufficiently admire my prodigious energy in coming out of a stupor to write this letter. Ever faithfully. FOOTNOTE: [56] Secretary to the Artizans' Committee in aid of the Birmingham and Midland Institute. 1855. [Sidenote: Miss King.] TAVISTOCK HOUSE, _Friday Evening, February 9th, 1855._ MY DEAR MISS KING, I wish to get over the disagreeable part of my letter in the beginning. I have great doubts of the possibility of publishing your story in portions.