October 5, 1927
Beloved lady:
I sent a brief note to Mary yesterday and the box of uninspired gifts, but nevertheless I hope the purple bag will accompany you now and then.
I presume that you have heard from the W.I.L. how things are. I promised with my hand upon my heart that I would seek an early opportunity of supplementing Madeleine's letters and Mrs Sheepshanks'. There is trouble there, and Mrs Sheepshanks was on the verge of resigning. It was somewhat humorous to have troubles come because the French-German alliance is so strongly knitted. Geneva feels that if you cannot call an Executive Committee meeting, Emily Balch should go over. They were anxious to put no burden upon you and believed that Emily Balch could take a firm stand in her own right and speak for you.
When can you come this way? I long to see you, and it seems forever and forever since you were here. I felt quite downcast because I had no word or message from you or Mary since the early Spring but on the other hand many wanderings bring back letters that were forwarded to cities that I never visited and never intended to visit.
Love to you, dear, love to Mary, and warm greetings to those around you who will accept them.
Devotedly yours
L. D. W.
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