[Postcard] 
Argenteuil, 17 June 1882 
11 Boulevard Thiers 

PRIVATE AND CONFIDENTIAL 

Dearest Child, 

I had previously arranged with Engels—~ as I since explained ver- 
bally to Paul*—- that, as soon as I was able to leave for Switzerland 
(probably in the latter half of July), you should accompany me. In fact 
I could hardly set forth on this hazardous journey alone. So, you see, 
it’s plus ou moins votre devoir d’accompagner le vieux de la montagne.> 

However, as I shal] have to stay here for at least another 3 weeks on 
account of the sulphur treatment at Enghien, I trust that Helens and 
Tussy will make a short trip here during that time. *I have written to 
Helen and Tussy in that sense.* 

Jennychen has invited Lafargue for tomorrow. 

Ado. 
Otp Nick 
{On the side reserved for the address] 
Madame Paul Lafargue 
37 Tremlett Grove, Junction Road, 
London, N., Angleterre