Beechwood Cottage, Oatlands Park
Weybridge.

May 25th.

Dear Gertrude--I love to scribble in my own masterful paw, and I heartily loathe this independent and aggressive beast! So when you wonder why I type to you instead of writing--please realise that I am sacrificing myself--so that your information about your book may be based on what is-- and not on what you can gather from what you can decipher!

My information, as a matter of fact, is still very scarce. Lane is still invisible to all but the man Willard, of whom I spoke--not because he is non compos menti--but because he has a set of new teeth, that he can't manage!!! But Willard is very keen! First, he said that the three stories would have to be done together--because they are already set up that way--and the expense of doing the work all over at the present time would be so great that they would be unable to pay you the same royalty. But I talked his head off--and they are going to consider it. As a matter of my own opinion, Melanchthon would do so much better alone as to cover the difference. However, I have told him to communicate directly with you as soon as they come to any decision! Willard took the new work to Lane also--and told me the old man was very eager to see it. But I have already carefully paved the way with several other people, in case Lane does not want it-- Notably, I have got Curtis Brown deeply interested. He is the biggest agent in both countries-and a fine hustler.

Anyway I am on the job--and I do hope I bring you luck! Willard has also got Gibb's book - and is very keen. They are doing a big Art series and if he likes it at all--they will do it.

I have only seen Mrs. Whitelaw for a few moments. She seems very interesting, and I hope to know her better.

Please thank Miss Toklas for her letter--I have been awfully rude about answering it--but tell her, with my regiments--that there is supposed to be comfort in numbers--and she is among a great crowd of charming people, who are disgusted with me. I have had such an enormous lot to do since I got here, that I am tired--and forced to sacrifice people I like to people I want to help! (What an awful situation for you & Gibb!! - me and my sister, Cora and my brother, did it - not D! - Sam was brusque)

I have a lovely place here--but I am already homesick for Paris. I look forward to seeing you again in the Fall--and am, with all my best prayers--and most sincere admiration

Kours

STATION, WALTON.
TELEPHONE, 206 WEYBRIDGE.

BEECHWOOD COTTAGE,
OATLANDS PARK,
WEYBRIDGE

June 29th

My dear Gertrude:-- I thought the enclosed might interest you. He enjoyed "Melanctho" so much--did I send you that letter?

Have you heard from Lane? I told them to communicate direct with you, but to let me hear too. I got a report almost at once on Gibb's book, which they refused, so if we haven't heard yet, it's all the more hopeful!

Curtis Brown, the biggest and most reliable international agent, is now handling the gibb book, and is very hopeful, and if Lane does turn down your later things I think it would be very advisable to let him have them. He is equally big in both countries, and a personal friend, so I know he could do more with it there, than I can from here. I do look forward to my return to Paris! The Life here is deadly, and I miss the French spirit!

Do let me know when you hear, as I most anxious.

My very best regards to you both.

Mosy sincerely yours

I also have very hopeful news about Harry's bo
book from Curtis Brown. I thinl it will be
done but am not telling him until I have de-
finite news. I had Harriet here with me last
week. She was so touched to hear of your
enquiries about her, she did not realise to your
interest. She spoke of you with affection
and wished to be remembered to you!

Did I not tell you that Mencken had an-
swered? How unpardonable of me, I also
enclose his letter, and would like it back
as I have never had time to answer it.

I am using this instrument very badly
this morning, do forgive all the mistakes, but
it must certainly be better than struggling
with my writing!

I dread the packing when it comes, but
still, I look for ward to home and Paris again

STATION, WALTON,
TELEPHONE, 206 WEYBRIDGE.

BEECHWOOD COTTAGE,
OATLANDS PARK,
WEYBRIDGE.

July 6th

My dear Gertrude:-- I heard from Willett this m
morning, saying that Lane is going to do the
"Three Lives" but all of them. He is communica-
ting with you direct, and will doubtless explain
the reason why he cannot consider doing Melanctha
alone. It also seems that he has not decided
against the other things, and is still considering
them very seriously.

So I shall do nothing more about them
til he makes up his mind!

The Swinnerton letter did not worry me!
I just thought it would amuse you. I enclose
his letter about Melanctha, but I want it back,
as it may be used in the advertising. So don't
fail to return it.

Please believe that I am doing my darndest. I hope that by the time I get back-everything will be well under way!

My regards to Miss Toklas, and as always my best wishes and cordial greetings to you. Yours

August 11

Dear Gertrude:- I went in again to Lane's today and they
promise to communicate with you at once about their plans
Arn't they maddening! Believe me, I have done all that
is possible, but they always hide behind Lane's sickness
and make it their excuse. However I feel sure you will
get a satisfactory report.

I sail for America on Saturday and am staying t
there ten days. I am going on business, and I have
told Willard to write me before I go about the American
side of your question. If they don't come to a deci-
sion I shall submit them over there, and see what
happens.

I am rushed to death.

With regards to all the household

I am always yours