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Pasadena, March 8, 1901, My dear Mr. Muir: Words are inadequate to egress the gratitude I feel for all you have done
for me. When I think of your leaving your important work, and spending so much time and kindly thought upon my manuscripts,
I feel the deepest gratitude. I wish there was something I could do to show my appreciation, but as things are now, you have
enerything to bestow, while I have nothing. Perhaps though, in the years to come, I may be given the pleasure of showing my
great appreciation of your kindness. I should be proud to have you call me friend and shall try and make myself worthy of
a place in your estimation. Mrs. Carr is living with her brother, I believe in Santa Paula. Poor Ned Carr spends most of
his time in the chain gang, or in begging and drinking. I will always keep the manuscripts you corrected, and also your letter,
so that I ay refer to them for points. The Devil's Post Pile, I copied yesterday, and sent four copies away to newspapers
- made my own syndicate - and hope some of them may prove acceptable. Will let you know the result. I have five Other stories
traveling about the East, some of which have been gone six weeks - so that I am beginning to hope. Papa and mamma send kindest
regards to you all. Hoping you are well, I am, Gratefully and cordially, Helen Lukens Jones 02844