Rare TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11, May 3, 1956. Letter to Miss Abbott, in full: "Thanks so much for your letter. I see now what you were getting at and I think you were right, though you needed more clarification of it in the feature. Lately I have been going around (for my sins) talking to ladies clubs and several times I have found myself in the same fix—me saying one thing and them thinking I'm saying the exact opposite. You have to spell everything out and leave nothing to the imagination. I have come to think that stories are the only safe things to write. That is wonderful about being chosen as one of the Guest Editors. Once I visited the Mlle. offices with my agent. I remember the place seemed to be floating with girls in peasant skirts, horn-rimmed spectacles and ballet shoes. I hope you will drop me a note and let me know how you like it. I'll certainly be looking forward to seeing one of your stories and if there is anything I can do at any time, don't hesitate to call on me." O'Connor adds a postscript in her own hand, "The enclosed is compliments of my head peacock." Included is a four-page pamphlet entitled "Peafowl and Their Care," dated November, 1931. In fine condition, with light offsetting of the handwriting from premature folding. A scarce, exceptional letter boasting outstanding literary content.
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