Later on, we will talk about terms - rather, my agent will. I warn you now that I intend to soak you people for a thousand dollars. Beg off now if you think that's too steep. I don't think so - but publishers and authors live in different worlds. They also eat in different restaurants - which annoys me.

I've finished my play - which is why I haven't finished my novel - and sent it to NY and wait developments. And I feel a little exhausted - it was quite a job. I'm working very hard but I'm never able to work very fast and so I don't really know when the novel will be done. It may just come like that - ha. Or else. And time is important now, because I'm coming home soon. Don't yet know exactly when, but sometime around April. My book comes out here in April and I thought I'd hang around for that. Comes out in England in March, so, no matter how you look at it, I'm in for a busy spring.

Look forward to seeing you, doll, and will write again soon.

Love,

Baldwin, James
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