DICK.
NEW YORK, 1893.
DEAREST MOTHER: I cannot tell you how touched and moved I was by the three initials in the book.

It was a genuine and complete surprise and when I came across it while I was examining the letterpress with critical approbation and with no idea of what was to come, it left me quite breathless-- It was so sweet of you-- You understand me and I understand you and you know how much that counts to me-- I think the book is awfully pretty and in such good taste-- It is quite a delight to the eye and I am much more keen about it than over any of my own-- I have sent it to some of my friends but I have not read it yet myself, as I am waiting until I get on the boat where I shall not be disturbed-- Then I shall write you again-- It was awfully good of you, and I am so pleased to have it to give away.

I never had anything to show people when they asked for one of your other books and this comes in such an unquestionable form-- With lots of love.
DICK.
NEW YORK, 1893.
DEAR MOTHER: I got your nice letter and one from Dad.

Both calling me many adjectives pleasing to hear although they do not happen to fit.

So you are in a third edition are you?
These YOUNG writers are crowding me to the wall.