34.
March 9th, 1914
Dear Mr. Joyce,
We will certainly try to bring your book out before the end of May;
and you can have as many copies as you require over and above the 120 at
the same price.
I thought it possible that it might have been by your wish that the
printer treated dialogue in the way he did, and I gave much consideration
to the matter. I am sure it is a mistake to present a new book by a writer
not well known in the way that in this respect you would prefer. Let us do
nothing to hinder the possible reader.
I am glad to have your fresh assurance in regard to possible libel
actions. I confess that even when I grant your suggestion that the intention
was to weary you out, I cannot divine the motive. Sincerely yours,
This was mailed with a note from E. P. Hemmerde to the effect
that G. R. had left town without signing the agreement.
