mind, with illustrations of her (Emily's) own, showing her
witty humorous side which has all been left
out of her vol. I presume Mr Bowles will
be glad of it. I thank you for your
intelligent courtesy toward me in this
matter. The little poem I am happy to
have your sister keep - and pray do not
yield it up to any one. I will send her
another soon. I wish I could persuade my
daughter to send you an Easter poem she
has just written - but she is immovable,
having a most feminine horror of print

          Yours very cordially
          S H Dickinson