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The Letters of Katherine Mansfield: Volume II

December 31, 1922

To J. M. Murry

My fountain pen is mislaid, so as I am in a hurry to write please forgive this pencil.

Would you care to come here on January 8 or 9 to stay until 14–15? On the 13th our new theatre is to be opened. It will be a wonderful experience. But I won't say too much about it. Only on the chance that you do come I'll tell you what clothes to bring.

One sports' suit with heavy shoes and stockings and a mackintosh and a hat that doesn't matter. One ‘neat’ suit with your soft collar or whatever collar you wear and page break tie (you see you are my husband and I can't help wanting you to look—what shall I say?) slippers and so on. That's all. If you have a cardigan of course bring it and a pair of flannel trousers in case you get soaking wet and want a change.

I am writing to ask B. to go to Lewis and get me a pair of shoes. Will you bring them? I may ask her to get me a jacket too. But she will give you the parcel. Will you wire me your reply—just ‘yes’ or ‘no’ and the date, if ‘yes,’ of your arrival.

There is a London train that reaches Paris at 4 something. You could then come on to Fontainebleau the same day. Otherwise it's far better to stay the night in Paris, as no cabs meet the late train.

You get out of the train at Avon and take a cab here which costs 8 francs with tip. Ring the bell at the porter's lodge and I'll open the gate.

I hope you will decide to come, my dearest. Let me know as soon as you can, won't you? I hope Tchehov's wife will be here. I have gone back to my big lovely room, too, so we should have plenty of space to ourselves. We can also sit and drink kiftir in the cowshed. I can't write of other things in this letter. I hope to hear from you soon.

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