Great Barrington, Mass,

November 1, 1932.

Miss Charlotte Sander, Secretary,
Adult Education Council,
Chicago, Ill.

My dear Miss Sander:

I regret it exceedingly, but for two
reasons I shall not be able to fill the bookings you have
made for me, beginning December 4.--

I had thought that I should have the
book I am working on finished by the first of December.
I see that I shall not be able to accomplish it; the man-
uscript is due to be in the printer's hands by January 1,
and it will take every bit of my effort up to that time
to have it ready. This reason makes any other unnecessary;
but even if it did not exist, the slight bookings would do
little more than cover the expenses of the trip, and leave
practically no compensation for the effort and time spent.

Let me say again how much I regret
having to make this decision. Perhaps, when my new book
comes out--it is to be my autobiography--we may be able to
stir up some new interest. Sincerely and with appreciation,