
How quickly the year comes round!—and I haven't sent a word to you I believe since last May. It is too bad. I got the newspaper however with account of your lecture—and I hear there is a poem of yours reprinted in the Review of Reviews which I haven't seen yet. Bucke writes occasionally & gives me news of you.

The two Ford sisters and Wm Thompson & R. D. Roberts & myself saw our usual little remembrance, dear Walt—enclosed first of exchange for $203[.]65 on the Tradesmens' National Bank, Phila—(£42)—with much love & good wishes to you, always the same. Roberts has lately married and sends "warmest & good wishes & greetings from us both."
The eldest Miss Ford (Bessie) has been very ill for some months (internal complaint) but
is getting better now—sits out under the trees. Isabella has written a little
novel in Murray's Magazine wh. is quite a success. I am going over to see them in a
few days.
How do you manage, Walt, about getting out now? Do you get out much in your chair, or
are you kept in a good deal. It does make such a difference if one can be out. Have
you seen Havelock Ellis' new book on The New Spirit.
There is a fine
essay on W. W. and the book is interesting all thro'—but no doubt he has sent it
you.
We go on much the same here—the social question grows daily & seems likely to absorb all other interests. A new hope in the breasts of the millions of Europe's toiling masses—a new light in their eyes.
I have taken up the sandal trade, and make quite elegant leather sandals at 10/6 a pair. Will you have a pair??
Send us a line on receipt of this & believe us ever yr. loving friends

