56.
1925:
Rapid City, Man. October 7,
1925
Dear Phelps,
Thanks for the 2 bulletins.
Yes, Settlers of the Marsh is supposed to be on the market
in N.Y. day after tomorrow, Oct 9. When it will be out in
Canada , I can't tell. But I'm worried, worried.
All right - that bed on the sleeping porch will be highly
welcome - my pocket-book is at low ebb. I see the C.P.R.
is issuing a pass for me as a "Special Publicity Agent".
Don't laugh, now!
I'll arrive at 5:15 p.m. C.P.R. from Minnedosa,
unless the schedules have changed. Since I want to send this
off by tomorrow morning's mail, I cannot verify the time.
So, unless you meet me somewhere, I shall try to navigate
the streets of the city by dead reckoning, trying to steer
a course for Bakdale Place in St. James. If I don't get there,
you must know I have foundered or struck a rock. I am a "hick" you
know.
However, I think I shall make it.
I have, so far, no idea where [or] when
that meeting is to be. Kirkconnell, I suppose, is going to
drop me a line.
Very well, I'll count on staying till Tuesday morning. My
time is worth less just now than anything else in the world.
I'd like to make a call or two while there.
So long,
F.P.Grove
