bookselling channel.
832.--_Friday, April 17, 1857._
V FLECHE.--Is despatches sufficiently blown for the coup de grâce selon
la loi? There never was the mortal being could escape the patient
search. &c.--Cage.--Signe.
833.--_Tuesday, April 21, 1857._
TO HIDE and SEEK.--I can never touch that money; the honest London
merchant has made a bad debt without a dividend. Help us against
despatches, and then every indulgence, but free possession as a
guarantee.--E. J. W.
834.--_Thursday, April 30, 1857._
ZANTIPPUS RAVEN.--I will not injure you. Do your duty to those now bound
to you.
835.--_Friday, May 8, 11, 13, 15, 18, 20, 22, 25, 1857._
LOUISA.--Si l’amitié et votre cœur généreux vous a entrainée de faire le
premier pas vers un précipice, il a en même temps ouvert la tombe pour
ensévelir vos amis. Je vous en conjure, tranquillisez ceux sur votre
sort aussi vite que possible.
836.--_Friday, May 15, 1857._
MORMONISM.--Dear John, Kimball has declared in the “Deseret News” that
you shall not run at large and lecture against Mormonism; also that
Lavinia is divorced from you. Pray take care of yourself, and WRITE at
once to Fred. (American papers please copy.)
837.--_Monday, May 18, 1857._
TO HIDE and SEEK.--Despatches are to be despatched. Help us--and you can
powerfully; and every indulgence that the fondest mother can desire
shall be yours.--E. J. W.
838.--_Friday, May 22, 1857._
TO HIDE and SEEK.--Mrs. B., late of St. James’s-street, proposes a legal
document, but does not know your hiding-place. I will not accept any
English legal document. One of the first lawyers in the city of London
told me I should always be crossed in all I attempted; and I could not
get the competent men to act for me lately in the Court of Chancery,
although the costs were deposited in hard cash. Men, to whom I had
advanced ready money at 5 per cent., have laughed at me when I talked of
recovery by law. My money has been stolen from my pocket-book, and yet
no redress. In short I am hors la loi; but, fortunately, I know it.--E.
J. W.
839.--_Tuesday, May 26, 1857._
L. P. V.--Home influences should be continued, if practicable. Very much
may undoubtedly be done; but, at present, it is impossible to say how
much. Every day’s delay strengthens the habit, and increases the
difficulty. The best course will be to WRITE at once to A.M., care of
Mr. Cull, 13, Lombard-street. Arrange an early interview with him, and
detail every minute particular. You are perfectly safe, as he will
receive everything in the strictest confidence. He may very possibly
effect a complete cure.
840.--_Friday, June 5, 1857._
QUEEN of HEARTS.--When is our picnic to come off? My holydays are nearly
over, and I shall not ask my masters for more, unless you write and tell
me you wish it. After I left school I was down in Norfolk three times,
but you were not visible. Since I saw you I have learnt something by
heart, and if I get your direction I will let you know it.
841.--_Wednesday, June 10, 1857._
THE EVERGREEN OAK might fade and fall, but for the strong clinging arms
of the Ivy, which, once grown, can never be removed alive. Types will
appear to-morrow, and acorns may be quietly looked for in a few days.
842.--_Monday, June 15, 1857._
IVY.--Your last is an inexhaustible source of happiness. The value of
the types can only be conceived by you. Make the hour 10 to half-past.
First proposal too late for you. Oak leaves early in July.
843.--_Wednesday, June 17, 1857._
QUEEN of HEARTS.--Your conduct is very cruel, and can only inflict pain
and protract suspense; so (if you do not desire that) write and inform
us of your welfare. A sufficiently long absence has only served to
render strong feelings yet stronger, and it is time now to decide on the
point of the compass I steer. You promised to fill the canvas for me;
and I expect at least two feet of fulfilment of promise.
844.--_Thursday, June 18, 1857._
LORELEY.--45, 46, and 47, RECEIVED. Time named for reading does nicely.
Summer tour approved for reasons given. A budget ready and waiting shall
be increased for next time. Quite well, under advice. A bulletin wanted.
Thanks.--Yours, Tomkins.
845.--_Friday, June 26, 1857._
LORELEY.--48, RECEIVED. Bell Primrose. Mr. T. leaves at dawn
28th.--Tomkins.
846.--_Saturday, June 27, 1857._
THE REINDEER SONG.--So little did it appear to be applicable to the
singer of this melody, that no token will be sent unless it is proved by
another advertisement that it really was meant. Through an error this
did not appear last week.
847.--_Tuesday, June 30, 1857._
ICH DIEN.--I now call upon you. Those who could discover the secret in
the most secluded nook in Europe can do anything. Double the signs.
Banc, Signe, Hungary beyond the Theiss.
848.--_Thursday, July 2, 1857._
J. E. R.--Can you express doubt when the height is already won? It is
now the affair of time alone. I saw myself pictured forth in colours too
faithful. I could not desire more.
849.--_Thursday, July 2, 1857._
TO HIDE and SEEK.--I shall get my child, and the London merchant always
has and always will pay 20_s._ in the £. By your deed my reversion is
much improved, and as the trustees are to be changed, it is worth a good
round sum; but you have received, since January 11, 1856, exactly £100
dividends on the Western of France, and if I pay the reward you must
expect----.--E. J. W.
850.--_Tuesday, July 7, 1857._
NICHT EINE MILLION.--Genug für Alles. My honour is pledged, and I am
true, Aber sie ist sehr knapp mit dem Gelde.--Darf ich auf die
----borgen? Die Juden thun es zu hohen zinsen.--Zigeuner.
851.--_Thursday, July 9, 1857._
ALL SERENE.--Tummidge is through. John Dykes, that poor old man, is
dead, &c.
852.--_Friday, July 10, 1857._
LE CHAR L’ATTEND.--Decimals.--Our Swan is not a crow. See how proudly he
rears his snow-white crest, distends his beautiful silvery wings, and
spurns the wave, as he majestically strides forwards.--Cygne.
853.--_Saturday, July 18, 1857._
REVEAL the NAME.
854.--_Tuesday, July 28, 1857._
G. H.--Luke 15th chap. 10 and 16--to 24.
855.--_Thursday, July 30, 1857._
MIMI may rely on secrecy; that is the only addition that can be made to
the intimation already given, and which is rightly supposed to have been
intended for the person who now writes more distinctly under the above
signature.
856.--_Friday, July 31, 1857._
MIMI.--You can trust your correspondent, M. H. K. All is sincere, and
well meant, and the most implicit confidence may be relied upon.
857.--_Saturday, August 1, 1857._
KALENDS.--Bird has flown. 400 miles east of August, 1854. Thanks.
858.--_Monday, August 3, 1857._
A. T.--We each forgive and love you, but entreat you to COME HOME. No T;
no D. All well. E. has broken it. Our prayers are for you.
859.--_Tuesday, August 4, 5, 6, 1857._
NIDDRIE, 13th; so come on 12th. Tell E. J.
860.--_Wednesday, August 12, 1857._
NIDDRIE, on 13th.--Do not come. There is foul play somewhere. A letter
will explain.--J. S.
861.--_Thursday, August 13, 1857._
M. D.--ACCEPT my sincere but sorrowful THANKS. No. 19 if possible, but
very doubtful. Be cautious, you are watched. A fellow-sufferer.
862.--_Friday, August 14, 15, 1857._
N. M.--August 12.--The second Saturday has passed.
863.--_Saturday, August 15, 1857._
M. H. K.--Unalterable, unchangeable. We must act with firmness; our
affairs will then be settled in a way most conducive to our own
interests, and everything arranged according to our wishes by the
appointed time.--Ever yours, Mimi, August 13, 1857.
864.--_Tuesday, August 18, 1857._
CUMMING to PET.--Je ne puis plus supporter cette existence. Viens avec
moi je t’en prie-je suis si malheureux. Il faut m’écrire. The old
address. God bless you.
865.--_Thursday, August 20, 1857._
MIMI.--Will you kindly explain yours of the 13th? Have you received my
two letters? Yours ever, M. H. K.
866.--_Thursday, August 20, 1857._
CUMMING to PET.--Je vous importune trop. Vous voudriez me voir partir
loin de vous. Votre avenir sera plus heureux que le mien; moi, malade
d’esprit et de corps, seul au monde, que ferai-je? Pourquoi m’avez-vous
parlé de ces lettres? N’avez-vous plus de confiance en moi? Je n’ai pas
encore été voir notre père, parceque j’ai été trop souffrant. Vous aurez
de mes nouvelles mardi prochain. Adieu, mon épouse chérie. Soyez bonne.
Je vois aime trop maintenant pour vous haïr plus tard. Je ne vous
abandonnerai jamais.--Infelice.
867.--_Monday, August 24, 1857._
M. H. K.--I have nothing to explain. Our wishes to settle our affairs
are the same. If you would Write, and communicate everything, there
would be no difficulty. You know my address. I wish my home in the
country was nearer yours; but if you are ready to arrange our business I
hope shortly to see you. Ever yours, Mimi, August 21, 1857.
868.--_Tuesday, August 25, 1857._
MIMI.--You have received an address to which you can FORWARD me a
LETTER. Many miles separate us. My position at the present time does not
perhaps warrant me in going further. I have and do certainly entertain
the highest respect and regard for you, but many difficulties present
themselves which I cannot here explain, except I were assured of a
letter reaching you, and that only by receiving one from yourself in the
first instance. This is the only course I can adopt.--Yours ever, M. H.
K.
869.--_Wednesday, August 26, 1857._
ERINNERUNG Und TEUMERFORT--Tyran.--No.--So very many THANKS for the TWO
kind LETTERS, and for the delicate consideration your caution evinced
for me. Can you, through this medium, show me you have noticed this? Do
not write.
870.--_Saturday, August 29, 1857._
M. H. K.--You must be faithful to your promise, and confirm all I wrote.
You know my address, and be assured of its safety. Whenever you wish it
I will write to you; indeed, now our correspondence should be constant.
I never can forgive my mistake of yesterday; but you know it could not
be intended.--Yours ever, Mimi.--August 29, 1857.
871.--_Monday, August 31, 1857._
ERINNERUNG UND TEUMERFORT.--Tyran.--No.--Ten thousand thanks. This is my
first advertisement. O wise Isis, have I lifted thy veil? When, oh!
when. ***.--M. D.
872.--_Tuesday, September 1, 1857._
MIMI.--I wish you to WRITE to me at once, with your present address.
Forward my letter to the Post-office, Royal-hill, Greenwich, S.E. I have
been expecting to hear daily.--Yours ever, M. H. K.
873.--_Wednesday, September 2, 1857._
R. WELLBELOVE.--I have RECEIVED your very kind NOTE, and almost expected
another. Most willingly will I give you what you have lost, but I want
the size. That every blessing may attend you is the most sincere wish of
your relative, M. D.
874.--_Thursday, September 3, 1857._
CUMMING to PET.--Madame CUMMING TROUVERA une LETTRE pour elle à la poste
restante, chez Morris, imprimeur, 35, Ludgate-hill; Ce sera la dernière.
875.--_Tuesday, September 8, 1857._
M. H. K.--I shall be in town the evening of the 10th, and shall hope to
see you the following day, when all our business may be settled.--Yours
ever, Mimi.--September 6, 1857.
876.--_Tuesday, September 8, 1857._
M. H. K.--A LETTER, of great importance, was FORWARDED to Greenwich, as
you wished. Write at once, and state everything distinctly, as it
relates to affairs of great consequence. I trust the answer will be
favourable in every way, and shall be very anxious for its
arrival.--Yours ever, Mimi.--September 4th.
877.--_Wednesday, September 9, 1857._
MIMI.--NO LETTER has been RECEIVED up to the present time, September 8,
otherwise you would most certainly have had an answer. Will you write
again at once.--Yours ever, M. H. K.
878.--_Thursday, September 10, 1857._
MY DEAR SISTER.--I shall be in London the 10th (this day), when I hope
to find you there, as our affairs are in a very unsettled state at
present.--Yours ever, Mimi.
879.--_Saturday, September 12, 1857._
NATHAN.--The portrait you have drawn is far from flattering. I hope yonr
inferences are wrong, as the facts from which they are drawn never
happened. Still I cannot help feeling grateful for the motive prompting
your letter. I do not know you; it is for you to decide whether it would
be advantageous to do so. I shall be in England in October.
880.--_Monday, September 14, 1857._
BRISTOL.--RECEIVED. Not in the way suggested. No. 9 has charge of it,
and will deliver it in proper time.
881.--_Monday, September 21, 1857._
FLORENCE.--Ring yesterday. Anchor in a day or two.
882.--_Tuesday, September 22, 1857._
M. H. K.--I have again been disappointed in not seeing you. When you
have performed your promise, an answer will be immediately returned. You
know how anxious I must be to arrange every part of our affair.--Yours
ever, Mimi. Home, 20th.
883.--_Wednesday, September 23, 1857._
MIMI.--You are labouring under some mistake. I have never yet received
one letter; my promise to reply when that arrives shall be kept. Write
at once, as I am equally anxious.--Yours ever, M. H. K.
884.--_Wednesday, September 23, 1857._
HORSESHOE.--I am most anxious about you. Why don’t you write? I returned
on Saturday. All went wrong. Alarm is well, but eager for
news.--Vinegarette, Bath, 21st of September, 1857.
885.--_Saturday, September 26, 1857._
DANSKE veuner i London bringes herved et hjerteligt Levvel fra F. S.
Bang.
886.--_Tuesday, September 29, 1857._
HORSESHOE.--Your LETTER was RECEIVED on Saturday, and greatly has it
relieved my mind. Do you remember our last conversation? If it can be
arranged speedily all will be well. I feared you were ill. I am better
than I have been.--Vinegarette, Bath.
887.--_Tuesday, October 6, 1857._
M. H. K.--My intention was to be in town the whole of next month to
arrange our business. If you have determined not to be there it will be
useless for me to think of it. I thought everything had been nearly
settled, as I never forget a promise.--Yours ever, Mimi, October 2,
1857.
888.--_Wednesday, October 7, 1857._
MIMI.--I beg of you to WRITE to me to the address I have before given
you. You are evidently making a great mistake, as I have never made you
one promise, except that of writing when I receive a letter from you.
If you will do this, and give me your address, you shall hear from me.
It is, I fear, a case of mistaken identity.--Yours ever, M. H. K.
889.--_Monday, October 12, 1857._
P. P. P.--SECRECY.
890.--_Thursday, October 15, 1857._
P. P. P.--SECRECY. No letter will either be shown or given up, but
destroyed directly after receipt, if so wished by the writer, who may
communicate without fear.
891.--_Thursday, October 15, 1857._
M. H. K.--Your LETTER was FORWARDED, as you desired, to the post-office,
Royal-hill, Greenwich, S.E., on the 8th. I am anxious to hear whether
you received it.--Yours ever, Mimi.--October 13, H. W.
892.--_Monday, October 26, 1857._
T. S.--THANKS.--Disappointed, yet thankful. Am I too indifferent to you
to be favoured with a line? Does your seal express your feelings or what
mine ought to be? He is enough: still human nature needs human sympathy.
I am very sad.--O. W. D.
893.--_Tuesday, October 27, 1857._
CUMMING to PET.--Pourquoi n’avez vous pas écrit? Il y a une lettre pour
vous a la poste-restante, Ludgate-hill.
894.--_Thursday, October 29, 1857._
TOTAL £2,700: Balance £18.--North-street, October 27, 1857.
895.--_Monday, November 2, 1857._
X.--I cautioned, but to no purpose. The £2,300 are gone. This makes
£6,000 lost in that way--and all hard cash. The cup is now full.
Foreigners have the preference; but Decimals will face the wolf a second
time.--Cygne.
896.--_Monday, November 2, 1857._
YES.--Hold! till know all. My friend middling yet. All for you, and give
up two years. If yes, put the signal in a sentence home: if lost, a
blotted inside envelope at home. Up! up! upon relying Write.
897.--_Tuesday, November 3, 1857._
X.--I must send the poor little girl round by sea to be tossed on the
Atlantic for six days. My poverty, not my will consents. Is it true Nena
Sahib was stripped of his patrimony? Decimals and poverty--£2,300 and
starvation. St. Swithin.--Cygne.
898.--_Tuesday, November 3, 4, 1857._
BIANCHINA.--Always, always the same. Don’t forget.
899.--_Saturday, November 7, 1857._
BIANCHINA.--WRITE when you can till the great day comes, when words will
give place to actions.
900.--_Saturday, November 14, 1857._
TO W.--If you really wish to see me, let me know what day you go to D.,
and where I can find you.--Mimi, Nov. 12, 1857.
901.--_Tuesday, November 17, 1857._
BIANCHINA.--I have not heard from you for so long. Why?
902.--_Tuesday, November 17, 1857._
X.--I stand no chance in this race with foreigners, because I am an
Englishman. Nena Sahib. St. Swithin. Decimals.--Cygne.
903.--_Tuesday, November 17, 1857._
POLLY.--I have referred. Truly it applies. Need I again assure thee.
Review calmly and sincerely what we have each since experienced, and
forget not thy first obligation. Write, I entreat thee.--John.
904.--_Friday, November 20, 1857._
BIANCHINA.--SECOND NOT RECEIVED. It is a pity. Never mind. Always the
same.
905.--_Monday, November 23, 1857._
BIANCHINA.--I am yours a thousand times more than ever. Remember you may
depend upon me. For God’s sake write when you can--t’adoro sempre piu.
You belong to me.
906.--_Thursday, November 26, 1857._
CUMMING to PET.--Il y a une LETTRE pour toi, la même adresse.--Ton
dévoué.
907.--_Friday, November 27, 1857._
M. D., your COMMUNICATION has been received, and calls for my THANKS and
gratitude. I had thought it possible we might have met. Your faithful
Friend.
908.--_Friday, November 27, 1857._
Z.--Chanced to see yours to-day. Lameness prevented myself taking it. I
was assured it did appear in a different part. Pray forgive me for the
neglect of others. A grateful heart is yours. Let me explain personally.
I am grieved.
909.--_Saturday, December 5, 1857._
MY dear SISTER,--Pray perform your promise in writing to me. If my
proposal had been accepted all would have been well.--MIMI, H. W. Do not
delay.
910.--_Tuesday, December 8, 1857._
EZRA.--Oh! WRITE immediately and often. Take care of yourself. Cheer up.
All right. Good-night. God bless you, my darling son.--“The
Ezras.”--December 5, 1857.
911.--_Monday, December 14, 1857._
MY dear SISTER.--Why not grant my request, and write as you promised? By
keeping me in a state of uncertainty all our business is delayed. I have
done all in my power. As soon as I have received your letter with the
particulars no time shall be lost. If you wish to settle our affairs,
the sooner an interview takes place the better.--H. W., December 11.
912.--_Tuesday, December 15, 1857._
M. D.--I am very sorry I missed you, and more so that we cannot meet as
suggested. Satisfactory explanations shall be given.
913.--_Tuesday, December 15, 1857._
H. W., February 20, 1854.--Nearly four years’ absence and indifference
leaves us both at liberty to act as we please independently of each
other.--M. B., Dec. 14, 1857.
914.--_Thursday, December 17, 1857._
THE EZRAS.--LETTER RECEIVED--much joy. Let your whereabouts be speedily
communicated to your mother. God bless you.--HELEN.
915.--_Wednesday, December 23, 1857._
CUMMING to PET.--Il y a une LETTRE pour vous--la même adresse. Je vous
attends avec beaucoup d’inquietude. Venez bientôt je vous en prie. Votre
dévoué.
916.--_Wednesday, December 30, 1857._
M. D.---- No. 31.--It will afford me great pleasure under any
circumstances.
917.--_Wednesday, December 30, 1857._
CUMMING to PET.--Quand je vous vois, je vous dirai tout ce que je pense
de votre conduite. Ce n’est pas bien de vous. Il y a des lettres pour
vous. Toujours fidèle.
918.--_Wednesday, December 30, 1857._
X. CHEOPS.--No, no. Hands off my child. I am no longer bound by the laws
of humanity, and had it been a boy, yes; but I will not risk my little
gipsey girl amongst the pestilential marshes of Hungary, though there
secure against every power.--B. Z. Q., 666.--CYGNE.
919.--_Thursday, December 31, 1857._
X.--CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS. O, no language can describe what I have had to
endure in endeavouring to earn an honest living in my dear country.
Kicked out of my beautiful native city into the vilest--and now wounded
in my dearest affections. I was told it would be so, Alec. Boxmoor on
the one hand. Decimals by the right. Eggs by the left. Comprenez-vous?
Yes, I did it.--CYGNE.
920.--_Friday, January 1, 1858._
TO T.--After the letter, do not for a moment suppose that I could make
use of his house, money, or connexion. I adhere to mine of yesterday.
The sacrifice you shall have to make will be the truest test of your
sincerity--therefore, pause.--N. and H.
921.--_Saturday, January 9, 1858._
M. D.--My meaning has not been clearly expressed. You have entirely
misunderstood the feelings that actuated me. I, too, have resolved to do
wonders, but it all ends as described.
922.--_Thursday, February 4, 1858._
X. CHEOPS X.--As agreed, I have tried again to earn an honest living,
and I earn about one-half as much as foreigners, and I see nothing but
poverty and misery for myself and child.--Ciphering--decimals,
999.--CYGNE.
923.--_Wednesday, February 10, 11, 12, 1858._
DOES HE REPENT? To Him who can Understand.--Is it for one flower to
pine, droop, and die, or does the other flower sympathize in the misery
it has caused its rose? Now, or it will be too late.
924.--_Saturday, February 13, 1858._
DOES HE REPENT? for Whom? Guess.--My answer is a thousand times YES, on
one condition, that the rose cast off the thorn. The violet will then be
hers for ever. Do trust and have confidence, and the rose shall be
happy, for nothing then shall ever separate the violet from “its rose.”
Decide quickly, for time presses both, though for exactly opposite
purposes. Will not the rose trust and support the “other flower”?
925.--_Monday, February 15, 1858._
DOES HE REPENT?--There being no answer, it is now too late. Ah, Flower,
whose name cannot be told, if thou hadst known the things that were for
thy peace thou wouldst have asked forgiveness, ere this, of thy partner
Rose. Now for the truth.
926.--_Monday, February 15, 1858._
YOU ASK IF HE REPENTS, he only awaits your initials, or other sufficient
proof of your identity, to answer this question. If preferred, address
Amiens, P. O., Old Cavendish-street, W.
927.--_Tuesday, February 23, 1858._
SPES IN DEO.--RECEIVED.
928.--_Wednesday, March 10, 1858._
CAN the Rose be drooping whose thorns wounded the hands that would have
tended it? That Rose is now, alas! beyond the reach of those hands, and
they yet fear mischance. But write at once, or advertise more
particularly, and a letter will be sent by “Appletree.”
929.--_Saturday, March 13, 1858._
A WEED on which a Rose has flung fragrance cares nothing for a few
scratches. An advertisement, stating that a letter has been addressed to
it, in its own real name, at the General Post-office, would delight it.
The assumed name is ANTI-CHESTERFIELD.
930.--_Saturday, April 10, 1858._
IF “Arrietta” relented, the horizon would soon brighten; perhaps if all
were revealed, she might do this without cause of regret. An oak, far
from being uprooted by the passing storm, then proves its power to
cherish the yielding and tender vine.--ES--UB.
931.--_Wednesday, April 14, 1858._
APRIL 10.--Will ARRIETA let me MEET with a mutual friend? All may be
well. Everything depends on you. From home this week.--TS--YB.
932.--_Thursday, April 15, 1858._
SOPHIA W . . . . M.--“Ti ho scritto tante volte inutilmente.” What is to
be done? Do you wish the letters, &c., published or not? Answer quickly,
for time presses. Shall I be more explicit?--Yours, TICHBORN.
933.--_Wednesday, April 28, 1858._
X TRIBE X QUIET.--Everything just as suspected, £100 of no use at all;
in future at least £500. Plants. Je m’en moque. 3 A 333 BJB.--CYGNE.
934.--_Saturday, May 1, 1858._