to Mrs. Thomas Stevenson

British Museum [August 10th, 1886].

MY DEAR MOTHER,—We are having a capital holiday, and I am much better, and enjoying myself to the nines.  Richmond is painting my portrait.  To-day I lunch with him, and meet Burne-Jones; to-night Browning dines with us.  That sounds rather lofty work, does it not?  His path was paved with celebrities.  To-morrow we leave for Paris, and next week, I suppose, or the week after, come home.  Address here, as we may not reach Paris.  I am really very well.—Ever your affectionate son,

R. L. S.