Across the Spectrum:The Interdisciplinary Life and Letters of John G. Neihardt (‘Flaming Rainbow’)

I was glad for the characteristic note from you with the old warmth of heart in it. Visitors and the attendant distractions, also a lecture trip, have had something to do with my silence. Still, you did get something from me in a clairvoyant manner, as you have often done. It is often hard to shake off the profound disgust over the state of human society. Little less than idiocy! And what hope?

Macmillans sent me a contract & cash advance for the Messiah & tied me up for the next book also.

Truly, as far as my own affairs go, I have no reason to be at all sad.

The opening chapter of your Oklahoma novel is certainly promising, & I'm eager for the rest.

How fine that Morrie et al. received the Pulitzer Prize for "Of Thee I Sing" Mary must be very happy.