Dawkins, Cecil, 1927-2019

"Have you seen Caroline Gordon's latest book out (Viking) called 'How to Read a Novel'? [sic] I think it's badly titled because it isn't really for readers but for writers. I think it would be good for your freshmen though..."

"...I am back on my novel after a vaction from it writing a story. I have now sent the story off and have to get my mind back on the other which is always a chore..." "

"Thank you for offering to let me use your camera but the doctor has decided that this trip would be too strenuous for me so it is off. I am just as well satisfied as I was not looking forward to the exertion. If I ever get terribly rich, haw, I shall go at my leisure and stay in one place..."

"...I can't do the whole thing so we are going to Italy and stay a week with some friends of mine and then join the tour in Paris and go with them to Lourdes, etc. We'll get back May 8 and I will need the next ten days to rest up before the Missouri business..."

"Thanks so much for the picture book about Rome. I'll probably see more Rome in the picture book than I do in Rome. Anyhow, we are about ready to go, have our tickets and other paraphernalia, and are prepared to endure--more or less..."

"I am back but in bed with pleurisy, so I won't be able to come to Missouri..."

"...I have about recovered from the trip to Europe but I haven't gotten over having to give up the Missouri business, particularly after I had spent a good five weeks writing myself a lecture for it..."

"I really like the story and don't think it is precious. If you wrote that well five years ago, you should certainly keep on with it. You have a very good ear and that means a lot..."

"...I'm glad you liked the story. I always cringe when I read them in print. I suppose this one will be seen only by ladies in beauty parlors. It depresses me. I deplore the Harper's Bazaar setting but I like the price..."

"The 18th will be fine for us. We called the Milledgeville Dog & Cat and they will be delighted to put up your hounds..."