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A Memoir of the Reverend Sydney Smith
Letters 1844
Sydney Smith to Lady Grey, 11 October 1844
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Chapter III
Chapter IV
Chapter V
Chapter VI
Chapter VII
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Combe Florey, Oct. 11th, 1844.
My dear Lady Grey,

I rather think that last week they wanted to kill me, but I was too sharp for them. I am now tolerably well, but I am weak, and taking all proper care of myself; which care consists in eating nothing that I like, and doing nothing that I wish. I sent you yesterday the triumph of a fellow-sufferer with Lord Grey. Tell me fairly the effect such a narrative produces upon him. The greatest consolation to me is, to find that others are suffering as much as I do. I would not inflict suffering upon them; I would contribute actively
544MEMOIR OF THE REV. SYDNEY SMITH.
to prevent it; but if it do come after this, I must confess * * * * *

Always affectionately yours,
Sydney Smith.

I shall be in London the 22nd and 25th.

See what rural life is:—

Combe Florey Gazette.

Mr. Smith’s large red cow is expected to calve this week.

Mr. Gibbs has bought Mr. Smith’s lame mare.

It rained yesterday, and, a correspondent observes, is not unlikely to rain today.

Mr. Smith is better.

Mrs. Smith is indisposed.

A nest of black magpies was found near the village yesterday.