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[letterhead] DARROW, SISSMAN & POPHAM LAWYERS 1310, 140 N. DEARBORN ST. CHICAGO CLARENCE S. DARROW PETER SISSMAN GEORGE M. POPHAM VICTOR S. YARROS WILLIAM L. CARLIN TELEPHONE CENTRAL 925

much better it would be. I had a bitter disappointment that the world didnt come to an end on the 17th but I knew it wouldnt. No met just news. Did you see Bernard Shaws remark that the other planets kept the Earth for an insane asylum that is the only reason I ever heard for its existence. By the way have you read "Of Human Bondage"? (1915) If you havent & it is not in the library then I will send it to you; it is a bully book. Nice & pessimistic Your trip left many memories and I do wish I could see you again. Could you come in the spring? I am making a heroic effort to get myself where I will have leisure after July 1st next Then I presume I shall die any way I will have leisure. Just had a letter from Gertrude Barnum now in Oakland & wrote her to go & see you honestly wish I could come there for a