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1940 IO West 9 Street, Tuesday, arch 26. O you poor Leon, Not a word had I heard of your cruel accident. The pain must have been frightful and I hope that part of the calamity is over at least. It would be hard for you to be idle and you will never be so long as a hand can flip. It will have to be your comfort that no permanent disability is threatened. Yes, my beloved William said more, and it meant more, in a few words that lots of talk from others. If you have read the book of Jeromes there isnt need to buy it but I only suggested that if you SHOULD buy one it would be good to get it from him. He is a real philosopher I think. Ira and Nancy seem to be doing alright. They wont be able to start north until the second week in May, according to advice from New Hampshire. You message shall be handed on and I fancy you will see the Ford and contents on their way. My new daughter is PERFECT. To throw in some little bits of news ; The Speichers are taking a trip south thanks to selling a canvas to Edward G. Robinson. I dined with them, the Youngs and Mrs Force last week Everybody in best form. Met them, the Spikes, next night at Charlie Townes and the Rube Goldbergs, beloved by all, and th this evening did my soul good. It has need of cheering. Life is becoming harder daily and if it were not for wanting to do something permanent about my darlings picture I should wish I might be bumped off. IO West 9 St is no