BRACERS Record Detail for 19054
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"Sat. mg My Dearest Darling—I was happy being with you last night—it was divine."
"My address is c/o Mr. Enticknap, Abinger Common, nr. Dorking."
There is also a typed copy of this letter, document .201107, record 115261.
BR TO CONSTANCE MALLESON, [7 OCT. 1916]
BRACERS 19054. ALS. McMaster
Edited by S. Turcon. Reviewed by K. Blackwell
My dearest Darling —
I was happy being with you last night — it was divine. I love you, I love you, I love you absolutely. When I came out, the stars and the dawn were infinitely wonderful — London was transfigured. Dearest, sweetest Love, my soul is yours. No time for more.
B.
My address is
c/o Mr. Enticknap
Abinger Common, near Dorking.3
I dare say I may be back Monday.
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[document] Document 200019. There is also a typed copy, document 201107, numbered “6”, which has been crossed out with “7” written beside it.
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[date] Colette wrote “7 Oct. 1916” on the letter.
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near Dorking Where BR took Marshall for a weekend of relaxation from the effects of her tendency to overwork (Vellacott, Conscientious Objection, p. 143 and n. 467).