CHAPTER 52: PERSONAL CORRESPONDENCE - NOVEMBER 1926
Loreto Santarelli
Savoy Hotel
1 November 1926
My Dear Barrow,
Enjoy your success! Yes, there were things you could have done better, and the analysis you sent me was excellent, but its tone was not. It does not benefit you to suffer over errors. Recognize them, correct them, and move forward.
You should have told me sooner that you have partners. If they are to be active partners, then you must include them in your next venture. Don't assume that because they are your friends and co-workers that you will have a smooth partnership. You will be making crucial, joint decisions that will affect your pocketbooks, and that can alter a friendship. Don't plough ahead on your own. You must involve your partners and establish a working relationship.
Your servant,
Loreto Santarelli
WANTED, High-class Syncopated BAND for Boxing Day Dance at Downton Village, from 8:30 p.m. - 2 a.m. Estimates (including number of instrumentalists) immediately to Mr J. Bates, 5688, District News.
Arthur W. Morgan
London
11 November 1926
My Dear Barrow,
I know you will enjoy the enclosed photo of Garland and Lucas. They finally decided how to spend the money they won in our pool last summer. They bought the used combination in the photo. You can't tell from the photo, but the sidecar is bright green.
It's hilarious to watch Lucas stuff himself into the sidecar. His knees end up by his ears. They tried riding with Lucas on the motorcycle, but Garland didn't weigh enough, and the sidecar popped off the ground.
The two of them terrorize all of London careening about on the thing.
Noël's still pouting that he lost the bet by only two letters.
Your devoted friend,
Arthur
Thomas Barrow
Downton
29 November 1926
My Dear Morgan,
I was pleased to hear that Ivor's new play will allow you to enjoy Christmas at home this year instead of on the road.
I've enclosed a photo of Timothy taking his first steps last week. How clever of the little lad to wait until I had the camera ready. We were all astonished. He wasn't quite 11 months old. I've heard that's young for walking.
I'm becoming a fool over the boy, but I don't care. John and Anna hope to have a second baby, so I'll be doubly foolish!
Fondly,
Thomas
