You have no idea of the amount of work there is to do here, and how inadequate our finances are to meet the need. I have succeeded in raising quite a little money from the different sections, so that I can now bring our expenses up to $700 per month, ↑instead of $500 which is what the U.S. sends↓ and I am availing myself of more stenographic assistance, but ↑just as I↓ have achieved this point, I get a letter from Madame Ramondt-Hirshmann, saying that any money I raise ought to be used for the Congress, which fills me with considerable ↑despair↓.
You people have to realize that either we have to give up this house and just take an office, or else I have to have money enough to get my typewriting done and my postage bills paid, and unless this is understood you will have me a "corpse" on your hands in very short order. I am not asking you or Miss Addams to raise more money but I claim that if I raise the money you people must trust me to see that it is wisely spent. I know you will fight for me on this point, and I am very thankful that Edith Hilles is to turn up here before very long so that she may see the terrific handicap under which Vilma Glücklich and I have worked.
Frankly, I tell you, that ever so many people and particularly our shining lights, like Marcelle Capy were thoroughly discouraged with our inactivity here, and quite ready to walk out of the League. I spent last [weekend] with Marcelle Capy and with considerable difficulty have gotten her to promise not to desert us, and go to the Dublin Congress.
Thanks ever so much for your Christmas card and greeting. I myself was so rushed I had to give up all idea of sending out either presents or cards. This takes much love to you, and many good wishes for the New Year, and when Edith arrives we will write you a long joint letter.
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