"My Darling I have just had your dear letter written after Peter's miscarriage. It is amazingly kind.—On reflection, I am not sorry for the event: it will be much better for Peter to have the Oxford career out. Also it relieves financial worry. Whatever may happen, I do not wish that you and I should separate, though of course I would consent if you wished it."

"Tomorrow I start for California. Hearst asked me to stay with him out there but I refused; I shall, however, go to see him."