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Vienna, February 13, 1912
IX., Berggasse 19
Dear friend,
I think you have overcome the painful impression against which our human logic always shows itself to be so frail, and you are now again ready to hear about our common interests.
So, with Elma I am moving decidedly forward, and, after mighty struggles with her father's prudery, I recognize in her the familiar human and feminine characteristics. Just now she emphasized her love for you, but I maintain that everything must first pass through the crucible of the treatment, and she is agreeable to that. Just today we came upon important things, the outcome of which could become decisive for success. I am gradually getting used to the idea that you could take your summer trip with her instead of with me, although, if it comes to that, you certainly won't have me to thank for it. On the contrary, I will put as many difficulties in her way as possible.
You will recollect that I traced her father fixation to his efforts to break her of the habit of wetting her bed. Now, a few days ago she brought me