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But I needed no
reminder; you know that. Then why have I not written? I couldn't,
off-hand. And every day and evening except to-day and this evening
I have been in conference with Edgerton Lawn and other
representatives of the Lawn Nitro-Powder Company; and have come to
a sort of semi-agreement with them concerning a high explosive
called Chaosite, which they desire to control the sale of as soon
as I can control its tendency to misbehave. This I expect to do
this summer; and Austin has very kindly offered me a tiny cottage
out on the moors too far from anybody or anything to worry people.
"I know you will be glad to hear that I have such attractive
business prospects in view. I dare say I shall scarcely know what
to do with my enormous profits a year or two hence. Have you any
suggestions?
"Meanwhile, however, your letter and its questions await answers;
and here they are:
"Yes, I saw Gerald once at his club and had a short talk with him.


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