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30 E Division St Chicago 10, ILL June 4, 1947

Dear Jack,

    When I got up this morning it occurred to me I probably acted like a complete jerk in the manner which I deserted you guys last nite.  I had so enjoyed it, and wanted you all to stick around even though I was so pooped I just hadda lie down.  But instead of the words coming out graciously and making you feel at home even though the host hadda retire, they probably sounded just the opposite.  I hope you wren't offended - or rather  I hope you'll forgive me.  As does Terry, I have the highest regard and respect for you as a person and literary figure - and as I thought it over, I seemed ridiculous to myself for having been so rude to a guy who double underline:  is the father of proletarian literature in our country.   Sol & Joe & Ensi knew I didn't mean to be offensive but it was the first time you had been to our house and a wrong first impression sometimes never gets the chance to be corrected.