Letter from Anne Jenkin, Glenmorven, to W. E. Henley, 1882? August 20 : autograph manuscript signed with initials.

Thanking him for his note and the review by Sarcey of Oedipus; expressing her hope that he and Mrs. Henley will visit them; saying "I think our mountains & our sea would do you good. I am sorry you have been feeling ill. Even Piranesi would possess you less - tested by these real bignesses. (& I have had a most severe attack of him - having been made sleepless for a whole night - when I first saw him - at 16 - & dreaming of him still - when I am feverish.) While all the mighty whiteness of Sardou - even including Oscar Wilde, would dwindle away - & you would rest. I find books go out of sight - all except some of the Bible & some Shakespeare - I brought my play - & Austin & I meant to rehearse but it becomes invisible to the naked eye - & studying it through the magnifying glass of duty is tedious. You say if I were 'human' enough I should enjoy George Meredith - I think it is because I am more human that he revolts me. It is because I am human - because I feel with - care for, & believe in human beings - that I resent his scandals & his libels upon us. It is you people who can look on humanity as 'they' - who can enjoy Mr. Meredith's sneers & contempt. I believe it is one's best, that is one's human nature. A propos - perhaps you can answer a question which I unguardedly asked a lady who came in to call the other day & which seemed to surprize her & find her answer-less - 'Is Mr. Mallock the devil - do you think?' Sarcey pleased me much - & so - I am sure with the professor - it is just the surpassingly good acting quality of his Greek plays that one wants to see recognized. I do hope I shall act Medea before I leave off acting. But let us hear your plans - that is what I wrote to say - Fleeming has been away - He & Austin come together tonight - We sail out to meet them - It is a lovely life this."