LETTERS OF JOHN KEATS
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[1819
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You may think how I assure you not being able to see you more and spend more time with you than I do but how can it be The thought is a continual vexation to me helped and often hinders me from reading and composing Write to me as often as you can and believe me, I will not be
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—TO FANNY KEATS,
Wentworth
My
John
affectionate Brother
Place, Feb?- [11, 1819].
Thursday.
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dear Fanny Your Letter to me at Bedhampton What objection can there be to hurt me very much, your receiving a Letter from me'? At Bedhampton I was unwell and did not go out of the Garden Gate but Since twice or thrice during the fortnight I was there I have I came back I have been taking care of myself been obliged to do so, and am now in hopes that by this care I shall get rid of a sore throat which has haunted me I had always a preat intervals nearly a twelvemonth. sentiment of not being able to succeed in persuading Mr. Abbey to let you remain longer at School I am very sorry that he will not consent. I recommend you to keep up all that you know and to learn more by yourself however little. The time will come when you will be more pleased with Life look forward to that time and, though it may appear a trifle be careful not to let the idle and retired Life you lead fix any awkward habit or behaviour on you whether you sit or walk endeavour to let it be in a seemly and if possible a graceful manner. We have been very little together but you have not the less been with me in thought. You have no one in the world besides me who would sacrifice anything for you I feel myself the only Protector you have. In all your little troubles think of me with the thought that there is at least one person in England who if he could would help you out of them I live in hopes of being able to make you happy. I should not perhaps write in
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