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[Budapest, ca.
February 8-11, 1909]1
Dear Professor,
I am in a hurry to answer your letter of today. Stein's case forces me to hurry. You see, I have to know what reasons you gave our colleague Stein before I meet him—otherwise the matter could cause great embarrassment.
I must reiterate to you that I am extremely sorry for colleague Stein and fear that he will be hurt by this refusal—all the more so since our relationship up to now has seemingly been quite cordial, and there never has been any open exchange of views between us.
His latest sad experiences also pose the risk that he will misunderstand my refusal and will interpret it as a sign of disdain (because of his homosexuality).
Would you please, if possible, reassure me in this matter.