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DARROW, BAILY & SISSMAN Lawyers 1202 Ashland Block Chicago Telephones Central 925 Automatic 44139

 Clarence S. Darrow   Jacob L. Baily     Peter Sissman                                                          
                                                                                                                                                                                                                   

Dec 15 [probably 1914]

Dear Mary

 Was glad to get your letter. Glad Sarah is out of her trouble. It was better news than I expected. Will write Mr Wood today, am very sorry he is ill & that his business

is not in good shape. I must arrange some way to pay him what he was so good as to send me when I needed it. I have been to N.Y. on business saw some of the people but most of our friends were away. was wishing that you were there. Life drags in the same way, get a good many chances to help individuals, but nothing in a big way. presume there is nothing in a big way any where if one must fight against the mob, as we must. What you say about liberty is true, it is an instinct like almost every thing else that wins war. I am preparing an address which I deliver Jan 10 on Fabre the wonderful French naturalist about his work with bees spiders, bugs &c. in which I shall talk about Reason & purpose think you will find it interesting You