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May 19th, 1939

He is sailing on the 27th, back to his native Berlin, and I shall rapidly go into decline, and surely shall never be the same.

Dwight gave a lunch for us the other day, with Maury and Frank. We ate ourselves practically out of shape, and I wish you could have seen the fur that flew around the room -- if you know what I mean. You also - dear - were not forgotten. Hermann gave us a beautiful dinner at the French Pavilion from where you can see the magnificent fountains play, and took us to see Billy Rose's Aquacade afterwards. Unfortunately, it was such a freezing cold night that the mere outlook on water was glacial, and the poor Mermaids and Water Heroes had such goose-flesh that it made the spectators shiver.

But besides the social end of my life, I have been extremely busy as following "The Stage" show, we are having now the Clarence Mackay Collection on exhibition, which involves a great deal of detail work, but which is most impressive and very beautiful.

As to my plans for the summer, I must frankly admit that I haven't even given them a thought as yet, but would prefer to stay here and only go to Europe if business warrants it, especially as I definitely will go and take a rest cure somewhere this summer. I had a terrific case of metallic poisoning and have been doctoring ever since, so that I have to do something about it to get myself in good shape again. Naturally, the hectic life we all lead here is no help.

But let me close for today. Have someone drop me a line to tell me how you are getting on. Once more, every good wish in the world and kindest personal regards.

As always,

Hugh Dillman, Esq.
Sandy Loam Farm
West Palm Beach, Florida

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