James asks forgiveness for not having been in touch, excusing himself by listing his many activities. He asks Lindsay to "do please send me as many of the beautiful little printlings as five shillings will purchase," and praises her poetry. He announces that he has just received word and is shocked to hear from Edith Peruzzi "the notification of poor dear gallant old Simone's death." He comments that he is worried about Edith and hopes she can come to England from Italy. [Lamb House, Rye]