indicated good-will on the man's part; who is not without humor,
in sight, and serious intention or disposition. If you ever did
hear of him, say a word on the subject next time you write.

And above all things _write._ The instant you get home from
California, or see this, let me hear from you what your
adventures have been and what the next are to be. Adieu,
dear Emerson.

Yours ever affectionately,
T. Carlyle

Mrs. --- sends a note from Piccadilly this new morning (June 5th);
_call_ to be made there today by Niece Mary, card left, etc.,
etc. Promises to be an agreeable Lady.

Did you ever hear of such a thing as this suicidal Finis of the
French "Copper Captaincy"; gratuitous Attack on Germany, and
ditto Blowing-up of Paris by its own hand! An event with
meanings unspeakable,--deep as the. _Abyss._--

If you ever write to C. Norton in Italy, send him my kind
remembrances.

--T. C. (with about the velocity of Engraving--on lead!)*

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* The letter was dictated, but the postscript, from the first
signature, was written in a tremulous hand by Carlyle himself.
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