ty,where he took a special course in such studies as would best benefit him in the career which he had now carefully planned.During this year in Baltimore Richard's letters show that he paid considerable attention to such important subjects as political economy and our own labor problems,but they also show that he did not neglect football or the lighter social diversions.In a short space of time he had made many friends,was very busy going to dinners and dances,and had fallen in love with an entirely new set of maids and matrons.Richard had already begun to send contributions to the magazines,and an occasional acceptance caused him the satisfaction common to all beginners.It was in regard to one of these early contributions that my mother wrote Richard the following letter:
PHILADELPHIA
January 1887.
DEAR BOY:
What has become of The Current?It has not come yet.If it has suspended publication be sure and get your article back.
You must not destroy a single page you write.You will find every idea of use to you hereafter.
Sometimes I am afraid you think I don't take interest enough in your immediate success now with the articles you send.But I've had thirty years experience and I know how much that sort of success depends on the articles suiting the present needs of the magazine,and also on the mood of the editor when he reads it.
Besides--except for your own disappointment--I know it would be better if you would not publis-->>
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