BR TO CONSTANCE MALLESON, [31 AUG. 1917]
BRACERS 19205. ALS. McMaster
Edited by S. Turcon. Reviewed by K. Blackwell

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Friday aftn.1^, 2

Welcome home3 my sweetest Dear, my lovely one — I ache for tomorrow evening — I will come at seven (D.V.) — yes, I agree that a quiet evening at the Attic4 would be best — Dear Heart’s Love, I love you I love you I love you love you — I long to hold you in my arms — to kiss your lips and your dear eyes — to see them shine — Goodbye till tomorrow dear Heart. I count the minutes — Goodnight Beloved —

B

• 1

  [document] Document 200185.

• 2

  [date] Colette wrote “Friday 30 Aug 1917” on the verso of the letter. In 1917 Friday fell on 31 August. Colette also wrote: “There seems to be some muddle over days and dates here and on previous letter.”

• 3

  Welcome home Colette had been travelling to Scotland, the Lake District, and Manchester after she and BR had ended their own holiday on 17 August. She was finally returning to London.

• 4

  the Attic The flat she shared with her husband, Miles, at 6 Mecklenburgh Sq.