I love your verses with all my heart,
dear Miss Barrett -- and this is no
off-hand complimentary letter that I
shall write -- whatever else, no
prompt matter-of-course recognition of
your genius . . .
I thank you, dear Mr Browning, from
the bottom of my heart. You meant to
give me pleasure by your letter --
and even if the subject had not been
answered, I ought still to thank you.
But it is thoroughly answered. Such
a letter from such a hand.