NEW YORK, 1893.
[DEAREST MOTHER:]
I cannot tell you how touched and moved I was by the
three initials in the book. It was a genuine and complete
surprise and when I came across it while I was examining the
letterpress with critical approbation and with no idea of what
was to come, it left me quite breathless — It was so sweet of
you — You understand me and I understand you and you know how
much that counts to me — I think the book is awfully pretty
and in such good taste — It is quite a delight to the eye and
I am much more keen about it than over any of my own — I have
sent it to some of my friends but I have not read it yet
myself, as I am waiting until I get on the boat where I shall
not be disturbed — Then I shall write you again — It was
awfully good of you, and I am so pleased to have it to give
away. I never had anything to show people
when they asked for one of your other books and this comes in
such an unquestionable form — With lots of love.
DICK.
