MY DEAR MRS. GASKELL,

I send you the proof of "The Old Nurse's Story," with my proposed

alteration. I shall be glad to know whether you approve of it. To assist

you in your decision, I send you, also enclosed, the original ending.

And I have made a line with ink across the last slip but one, where the

alteration begins. Of course if you wish to enlarge, explain, or

re-alter, you will do it. Do not keep the proof longer than you can

help, as I want to get to press with all despatch.

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