London, 17 November 1890 

Dear Adler, 

You will have had my letter written on Saturday.* Meanwhile the 
Avelings have had a telegram from Louise (last night at about 11 
o'clock): “THuspay Morninc Victoria.” Well, this might mean Tuurspay, 
but also Tuespay. That is the least of our problems however. We know 
nothing whatever about the latest routes for through express trains 
from Vienna, but only that it’s possible to come via Calais, Ostend or 
Flushing. On the journey via Calais or Ostend the trains arrive at 
about 5 a.m., and via Flushing at about 8 a.m. I therefore tele- 
graphed you (being uncertain whether or not Louise had already 
left) shortly before four o’clock: ‘Is Louise travelling via Flushing, Os- 
tend or Calais, reply paid (12 words).’ This is to explain what has 
happened, which might otherwise strike you as puzzling and odd. 

Since Louise has now definitely announced her arrival here, no 

* See previous letter. 

purpose would be served by sending another ten pounds per money 
order and this has consequently not been done. 

Your 
F. Engels