Letter from Ernest Jones to Sigmund Freud, October 28, 1920

28 October 1920
111 Harley Street, London

Dear Professor,

Again thank you for your kind messages and inquiries: Kitty is now restored to normal life and of course very happy. Her former volkswirtschaftliche1 interests are indicated in the choice of the baby's name, for Gwenith is Welsh for “wheat”—also a much-desired object in these days. She has gained 7/8 of a pound in the first three weeks.

Two matters in your letter—the Press finance and the advent or event of a letter from Brill—I dealt with in the London circular letter of two evenings ago, and you will see that I asked for an early answer from you on the latter question. I note that he wrote to you and to Rank, but not at all to me. I hope I have not been drawn into his circle of complexes, but if that were so you would probably have given me a hint which would guide me in dealing with some particular sensitiveness. I think your explanation of the money more likely than Rank's, but we shall soon hear from one bank or other. By the way, I would rather not return to Lippmann after having had to leave them without reason, and would prefer to forego