DEAR SIR,

I dedicate this little book to you. When you first gave me the chance of
escaping from the unkindly work of political journalism, I used to think
that your treatment of efforts which I thought extremely fine, was
somewhat heartless. I am glad now that I have passed under your severe
discipline, and I am proud to be one of the school of writers whose
professional success is due to your help and training.

I am, Dear Sir,

Yours very faithfully,

JAMES RUNCIMAN.




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AN OLD-SCHOOL PILOT 1

AN UGLY CONTRAST 6

THE FISHERWOMAN 11