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dear Dorothy and Eddie, San Franciso has lost none of its essential charm, namely-fog. After a devious route of travel there was no missing the place. Ceiling zero should be a synonym for the Bog. 
Departure from New York was delayed because of a comment by Taylor of the Met. quoted in the Times. A few of us had to write a reply. Barney saw another chance of getting his name in the paper so insisted on playing spokesman and damn near canceling out the merit of the reply. I can never have another such association with him. His lust for power is beyond anything I ever saw. A most regrettable compulsion. insatiable and ruthless and quite irrational, in its driving unscrupulousness. Sorry ---
I presume you are both terrifically sunburned and very healthy, and ready to return to conquer the city again. Give me a couple of months and perhaps I can crawl back into it. At this time I am mostly aware of my fatigue. A few days should correct it.
Have avoided seeing anyone yet, and hope to keep it thus as long as possible. Find the children in good shape, and very beautiful to these tired eyes. 
Oh yes, before I forget. Be assured that there was nothing personal about withdrawing my pictures from sale to the