Augusta Gregory (1852–1932) Letter to W.B. Yeats Coole Park, February 18, 1932 Henry W. and Albert A. Berg Collection of English and American Literature
Farewell letter to W. B. Yeats
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I don’t feel very well this morning, rather faint once or twice. It may be the time has come for me to slip away—and that may be as well—for my strength has been ebbing of late—and I don’t want to become a burden or give trouble. I have had a full life, and except for grief of parting with those who have gone, a happy one. I do think I’ve been of use to the country, and for that in great part I thank you. I thank you also for these last months you have spent with me. Your presence has made them pass quickly and happily in spite of bodily pain as your friendship has made my last years, from first to last, fruitful in work, in service. All blessings to you in the years to come.
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