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12.
February 27th, 1906
Many thanks for "Two Gallants" safely received. [unsigned]
Joyce's answering letter of 28 Feb. is of considerable
biographical importance. Readers should refer to Gorman, p. 147. Of
bibliographical importance, however, is Joyce's insistence that his format
and punctuation be followed exactly. He especially insisted that inverted
commas to enclose dialogue were "a great eyesore"; Joyce returned the
signed contract with this letter and suggested adding a fourteenth story to
the book. He said he would prefer May or September to June for the
publication date of the book.
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