2 October 1923  81 Harley Street  London W1

Dear Professor,

«IP4,0»The distressing news in your letter at least brought from one point of view a certain relief, namely in the knowledge that matters were being dealt with radically.  «MDUL»Sicher ist sicher«MDNM» [best to be safe], and I happen to know that the prognosis in such cases is entirely favourable if they are dealt with on sound lines.  So in a few weeks the trouble will belong to the past, except unfortunately for the great discomfort that you cannot escape for a little time.  In this you have my deepest and unbounded sympathy ‑‑ «MDUL»how«MDNM» I wish I could do something to spare you it.  Please remember in the bad times that the worst is past and that every day brings you nearer to restored health.  How warmly we shall all look forward to that!

What news I have is good.  We are securing the survival of the Press by a new arrangement.  Mrs. Riviere and I are working excellently together.  She is a most helpful and useful colleague.  I also get on well with Rickman, though I cannot of course be so enthusiastic about his value.  My own health is quite restored.

Enough.  You have only one thing to think of ‑‑ to get better as soon as you can and return to the world of activity where you are so wanted.

With my deepest affection and strongest wishes for your welfare

Yours always devotedly  Ernest Jones