I really feel a little better, dear A[malie]. If you think it proper to visit me alone, you could indeed give me great pleasure. But if you consider this improper, well, you know how much I respect everyone’s freedom. And you know that in whatever way you may act on this occasion and on other occasions also, either in accordance with your principles or quite arbitrarily, you will always find that I am kind-hearted and
Your friend
Beethoven