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I have only one poor ragged story3 in the world. I don't think much of it. I let Mr. Smith4 see it for the "Century"5, and he didn't think much of it, either. It is in my desk in New York6, and I will ask a friend7 who is now[?] in my apartment8 to send it to you. If you don't want it, I won't be surprised. If you should want it, you could have it at a bargain-counter price,—a hundred dollars.
When I get back into the states9 I am going to ask Mr. Knopf10 to send me your book11 on the American Language. All books are held up in customs here.
I am very deeply grateful to you for your illuminating word12 about Conrad13's last book14. Of course, if he knows it's poor, that makes all the difference in the world. Doubleday15 has tried to make people believe that Conrad himself thought it very fine.
My new story16 won't be ready before 1920.
Faithfully yours Willa Cather