For my own part, I should have preferred that the Byron
question should never have been brought before the public, because I
think the discussion of such subjects is injurious socially. But with
regard to yourself, dear friend, I feel sure that, in acting on a
different basis of impressions, you were impelled by pure, generous
feeling. Do not think that I would have written to you of this point
to express a judgment. I am anxious only to convey to you a sense of
my sympathy and confidence, such as a kiss and a pressure of the hand
could give if I were near you.
I trust that I shall hear a good account of Professor Stowe's health,
as well as your own, whenever you have time to write me a word or two.
I shall not be so unreasonable as to expect a long letter, for the
hours of needful rest from writing become more and more precious as
the years go on, but some brief news of you and yours will be
especially welcome just now. Mr. Lewes unites with me in high regards
to your husband and yourself, but in addition to that I have the
sister woman's privilege of saying that I am always
Your affectionate friend,
M. H. LEWES.
CHAPTER XX.
GEORGE ELIOT.
CORRESPONDENCE WITH GEORGE ELIOT.--GEORGE ELIOT'S FIRST IMPRESSIONS OF
MRS. STOWE.--MRS. STOWE'S LETTER TO MRS. FOLLEN.--GEORGE ELIOT'S
LETTER TO MRS. STOWE.--MRS. STOWE'S REPLY.--LIFE IN FLORIDA.--ROBERT
DALE OWEN AND MODERN SPIRITUALISM.
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