{Karlsbad,] 10 September 1876 

My dear Mrs Pauli, 

My warmest thanks for your kind invitation. I’m sorry to say 
that an unfortunate contingency has arisen which precludes my 
taking advantage of it. 

Today, you see, our four weeks’ cure came to an end.'” As a 
result of the constant changes of weather, however, my daughter* 
went down with a cold, fever, etc. For the time being she is 
confined to her room and | shall of necessity have to prolong our 
stay here. As I must be in London on an appointed day because of 
certain business matters, I shall be able to make even fewer 
diversions on the return journey. But to postpone is not to 
abandon. Perhaps we shall meet again next year. 

With kindest regards from my daughter to you and Mr Pauli. 

Yours very sincerely, 

Kar] Marx