[London,] Wednesday, 23 December 1891 

Dear Ede, 

Idiot that I am, it never crossed my mind yesterday that you might 
need some money after your mishap on Sunday* and, even though 
I believe there is some justification for my assuming that you would 
not have felt shy about mentioning the matter despite such gross re- 
missness on my part, I shall, now that I see the whole thing clearly, 
hasten to make amends by offering you the unrestricted use of my 
balance at the bank and my cash on hand. I still have about £ 5 here at 
home and tomorrow morning I shall draw some more — roc PERMIT- 
TING. 

Warm regards to you all. 

Your 
F.E. 

Kate? could spend Friday night with us if you think that would be 
preferable. Won’t be any bother.