Vienna, February 13, 1910
IX., Berggasse 19

Dear friend,

I would like to push myself to answer your letter quickly, since the matter itself amuses me, and I now have little to do with other correspondence, which is something halfway between intellectual work and rest.

So, first the business. In view of the unfavorable location of Duna Pentele there is really no other possible alternative but your suggestion, even though the beautiful, fantastic hopes have to be given up in the process. I