Backing up one's friend in regard to the temper of his wife

Lecocq, Charles, composer (1832-1918). Autograph letter signed.

No place or date.

8vo. 1 page on bifolium.

 220,00

To Marie, wife of his friend Paul, who at the time is visiting Lecocq. He writes that he made Paul stay for dinner, and Marie should not be cross with Paul; Lecocq apologizes and takes all the blame. Quite simply, they could not meet more frequently due to his own wife's uncertain health: "Ne grondez pas votre époux. C'est moi que l'ai retenu de force à diner. Les occasions de se voir devenant fort rares, à cause de l'état de santé de Caroline, j'ai pensé que vous ne nous en voudriez pas de vous priver de Paul pour quelques heures [...]".

Art.-Nr.: BN#54093 Schlagwort: