New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-12-24

her own house. the. Priory. 81 North Bank.
Regents Park, much as I wanted to re-
new the acquaintance. STAYED away from the
from stran gers aud had reason to suppose that
she would remember an American girl III Florence.
Fortunately for me was not forgotten. and when
one foggy Sunday entered her pleasant London
drawina-room, both she aud Mr.. Lewcs Warmly
welcomed me-
the cleverest men and women IN London felt hon.
ored in being received by the quiet woman who sat
by the FIRE with her back to the win
whisper, while Iewss pervaded the atmos.
phere. speaking first with and then
with another, always interesting and frequently
forget his pocked face and shaggy red
hair in about fifeeen minutes Often he came to my
rooms and delighted me with his conversation and
advice, but she never came. She visited no one;
all visited her-all save music and art.
At every private view.n at every fine
classical h rrS upo & and
seemingly Oblivious of every che about her. She
loved music ardently and was herself pianist OF
her away from The Priory. and that was to see the
telephone. about which she was very curious. Yes,
she would come with Mr. Lewes, provided
no else was present. So one afternoon
George Eliot visited the Office of Beps Telephone in
the city and for hour tested Its capacity-lt is
very wonderful. very useful she said" " nat
the last time l ever saw her or him-Lewes died
suddenly not long alter, and now she has passed
away, soon LOT Irleuust uub too 5Ooh LII
her fame.
have several letters from her. many moro from
him. His are more ri'iant, her temperament not
quickly lending itse to-ths epstolary touch and
90. Unfortunately these letters are packed away.
Only one remains IN n album one that displays 80
mach of kindness that you may publish 1t II you
think best
DEAR Miss FIELD Your letter ends still here,
but the midst ARRANGEMENTS for departure Inc
Weather ailments ana various other causes have
made put of our flight from week 10 another but
now really huttering our wings and making
dust about u.s.
I wish we had you oftener. I was placldy look
ing forward TO your Staying in England another
about seeing friends these last months. which nave
been too full OF small bodily miserles for me- to ee that
had much space 10 give 70 pleasanter occupation -
The of autumn leaves which Colonel T. W.
Htgguson has brought viii be very gratefully acGepted
If he Will kindly send this house that
find them return our coming autumn. Pray
thank HIM In my behalf
II MIS- sill town. and II you seeing her,
will you that expected 10 come the Sunday
before last Since agreed that II left before
/ wish mad been here on that Sunday. There was
some pleasant singing Of mems voices.
Mr.. Lewes adds his hearty wishes TO mine that your
future be bright one We trust that your future
England has been at least good seedumo
your experience, and you are young
enough 10 make such sowing all important.
GOod-bye. Believe me, always whether you come
back the flesh not, yours win sincere friend
illness, NJ E. LYwEs
noble intellect, a big heart-this the real
George Eliot. Let those who never knew the woman
pause before they q stone. KATE FIELD.
The Victoria, Aetc- York, 9 D. m. Dec. %