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   Jack I may be in Kansas City around February.  And I would give a hell of a lot To just Shake your hand and Thanyou [sic] in person for this giant Work of Art.
   So much to say to you and I don't think I could get it all down on paper
   Jack if you have any ideas About what you see in the world Today and what you Think of Workers Today.  I would find it a gift from Heaven itself to hear your words.
   I want very much myself to carry on the Observations of the people you have written about in your Book.  A Thought from you that I could carry through my life To carry on some of the Work you've done, to keep it alive.  To keep the spirit of your writing Alive would Be wonderful.
  I know you are probably swamped with fan mail so I'll Just hope to hear from you.

Your Pal and Admiration Veryle Rupp