I am so very sorry about his being ill, and I hope he is having lots of fishing.

Love to all at Marion--and God bless you.
RICHARD.
LONDON July 13, 1897.
DEAR MOTHER: Today Barrie gave a copyright performance of "The Little Minister" which Maude Adams is to play in the States.

It was advertised by a single bill in front of the Haymarket Theater and the price of admission was five guineas.

We took in fifteen guineas, the audience being Charley Frohman, Lady Craig and a man.

Cyril Maude played the hero and Brandon Thomas and Barrie the two low comedy parts--two Scotchmen of Thrums.