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.