66/113 I find, too, that he has become more lively than he was, and that sits well on him, too." (_Translation._) I think you may like to hear this, as I know Alexander is a very correct observer of persons, and his opinion may be relied upon. He adds that Albert plagues Leopold beyond measure. The sooner they come the better. I have got the house _full_ of Ministers. On Monday the Queen Dowager is coming to sleep here for two nights; it is the _first time_, and will be a severe trial. |