[Karlsbad,} 6 September 1876 

Dear Friend, 

Your sister’s letter enclosed; her news of the aventures de 
Norderney” was of the very greatest interest to my daughter‘ and 
myself. I have seen your sister’s portrait and heard many 
complimentary things about her in Hanover, and had hoped to 

4 But business is business. - > the adventures in Norderney - ¢ Eleanor Marx 

make her acquaintance at your home in Prague; however, I see 
from your letter that she is still staying in Aachen. 

My cure ends on Sunday.* Monday is therefore the day 
appointed for our departure for Prague'”; nevertheless, it’s 
possible that our stay at Karlsbad will have to be prolonged. My 
daughter has suddenly become unwell. I hope it’s nothing serious; 
I’m expecting a second visit from the doctor” this evening. You 
shall have further information as soon as I can communicate 

something more definite. 

Yours very sincerely, 

Karl Marx