Lord Melbourne left here this morning, but comes back to-morrow evening, after the wedding of his sister.

I hope he will remain here, because I am fond of him, and because he has a share in all my happiness, and is the only man with whom I can speak without _gene_ on everything, which I cannot do with my Court.
"Islay"[80] is still plagued by him every evening--a thing which he much enjoys--and constantly begs for the spectacles.

I forgot to tell you that Karl has given me a pretty little Rowley, who likewise lives in the house.

The multitude of dogs is really terrible! The ceremony of Declaration must have been very fine and touching, and I am most happy that the good people of Coburg are so pleased with our marriage....
[Footnote 80: A pet dog of the Queen's.] _Dec.

17th._--I have spoken to Lord M.about your wish, and he says--what is my own opinion too--_that your people ought to be as much as possible out of Parliament when they have hardly any politics, which is the best thing--as your Household must not form a contrast to mine--and therefore you could not have violent Tories amongst your people; but you may be quite certain that both I and Lord Melbourne will take the greatest care to select respectable and distinguished people, and people of good character.