Toklas, Alice B., 1877-1967

"No I have not disappeared off the face of the earth but the sweet poodle is..."

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"Your charming letters deserves more than this dull [?] after a long silence but the quiet days of a months vacation here and the long tedious months in Paris are responsible...."

"There have been so many reasons why over these long months I wanted to write to you but when yesterday I had a few lines from Freddie (officially Paul) there was nothing but put everything aside and tell you I think of you always...."

"Thanks for your letter though I can't say I care for its news. It is so beastly to be harried - especially when one is young...."

"For some time I have wanted news of you but now I am anxious...."

"The happy relief your letter brought should have been thanked for long ago but a series of minor annoyances interfered...."

"Though your new address doesn't give one too much confidence it was an enormous relief to hear from you- from anywhere..."

"Carl writes me that you are still in N. York - but where? You must tell me where you exhibit in Dallas so that Pierce Bal[?]win can give you his list for invitations for your show..."

"The invitation to your show and its catalogue - what happy inspiration the titles are has come in time for me to be with you in spirit and to send you trillions of good wishes..."