Will use his article on Richard Wagner. Willa Cather [Stout #30]
Story enclosed ["The Willing Muse," Century August 1907], with all grammatical errors found (she hopes) and corrected. Willa Sibert Cather [Stout #128]
Mrs. McClung had a relapse on Saturday that seems serious. Has been taking refuge in Michelet; just finished the third volume. Recommends Richard Wagner's autobiography; it is so honest and direct. W. S. C. [Stout #219]
Has not succeeded in getting Outlook to commit to a publication date for her article. Would she please edit the French in Pioneers? So glad she likes it. Understands she would like a more distinct structure, but that wouldn't suit the country. Mr. Greenslet likes it. Still, wishes to do something different. Would like to be able to write what is in Fremstad's mind. Saw her after she had sung Kundry in Parsifal [ Wagner ] yesterday, and she looked exhausted. Isabelle is visiting. Misses her. W [Stout #257]
Returning Virginia's letter. Mary Virginia's wedding was beautiful. Was at the Little Church Around the Corner, which their father used to like so much when he came to New York. Isabelle insisted on attending. Likes the groom, Dick Mellen, a new M.D. from Harvard beginning internship at Bellevue Hospital. Mary Virginia will continue working at the library. Own plans not clear. P.S. to Carrie: Has the Miner farm been damaged by flooding of the Republican River? [Stout #1263]
Knew she would be interested in this. Likes the young man very much. Willa Cather [Stout #1264]
Seldom gives people her own books, but may send one to Dick's mother. Exceptionally satisfied with the second story in the new book [ "Old Mrs. Harris" ]. Willa Cather [Stout #1287]
Is writing to let her know about Menuhin broadcast on March 29, but has wanted to write for some time. Doesn't take very seriously the authorial ambitions of so many young people. What they really want is the glamour they associate with being a writer or being in the movies or some other publicized activity. It's a fad. Likes Mary Virginia's husband. What did she name the little girl? Willa Cather Signed by S. J. Bloom [Stout #1307]
Mary Virginia and her husband will be there for Christmas Eve dinner. Will be thinking about friends in Red Cloud. Willa Cather [Stout #1344]
This Miss Mary Kiley is a doll! Such an appealing child! Wish the picture had come before Mary Virginia and her husband were there, so they could see it. Has a week of teas and dinners ahead, but will then go into seclusion for a while. W. S. C. [Stout #1349]
