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in a springtime wood, to come upon Pan? Would it be a ruse or a shooting-spell ? On a desk in my study stands a brass box, intended for a jewel-case. Mrs Thompson picked it up years ago in a second-hand shop on Royal St. in New Orleans. It is an old affair. On top of its lid lies a sleeping (statuette of) Pan singularly effective. See the rough sketch of it inclosed. I hope to shake your hand some day. Meantime believe that I hope you will rush the world with your genius. Sincerely and truly yours Maurice Thompson 30 April 1897—