Chapter 69

An Apology for the Delay in Replying

^69.2.1 The mercy of God be with you!

^69.3.1 I haven’t managed to reply to your first letter, and now here comes a second one...

^69.4.1 I give thanks for your remembrance of me, and I would be ready to reply, but I have no time. So much work has piled up! Meanwhile, I must write to you about all the important matters...

^69.5.1 Wait a little while until I free myself. Then we’ll begin our discussion.

^69.6.1 I can work only in the morning. In the evening my mind is fit only for idle chatter about simple things.[1]

^69.7.1 The Lord bless you!

^69.8.1 Your well-wisher.

^69.9.1 17 March 1889