22 January 1877 – 28 January 1877

To Carlyle about 10 in the evening — very friendly and sympathetic about Fraser — says he cannot at all understand Fr.'s conduct. * It may prove to be a good thing for you, after all. I often thought with dissatisfaction that you were giving up your time to this Magazine. You must write something valuable, as you are capable of doing.' He then praised Seven Hundred Tears Ago. * I have read nothing so good since in any Magazine.' ^ He came down to the street door and shook hands with me again on the door-step.