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6 January 1925
Vienna, IX. Berggasse 19
Dear Jones,
I absolutely wanted to await your reaction to the turn in the Rank affair.1 But, in the end, I must write to you first. I can imagine that the incident runs quite counter to your expectations. Indeed, it was a great surprise to me, too. But, after all, it is gratifying that we were both proved right, and not you alone; particularly you, of course, in stressing his neurosis, which lies behind the whole incident. He was really in a manic state when he caused all that trouble, and I saw him in the depression which resulted in the clarification and restoration of his former personality. I have obtained full insight into the development of the whole story and can reveal to you that he paid dearly and suffered much. I am inclined to regard him now as being in the process of being cured and assured against a relapse. I understand very well that he really cannot impart everything to his former friends, so that his explanation leaves something to be desired. But he told me, and I may say that it was a sad and grave story.
Although I know you have been at variance with him for some time, I nevertheless expect, from your understanding and human kindness, that you put an end to this now, forget the past, and allow him fresh credit. I think we shall not be disappointed. On the whole, it is surely a gratifying outcome that we do not again have to abandon one of our own along the way as an apostate or marauder, but can hope that, after a period of recuperation, he will fight bravely with us in our ranks. Tomorrow he is on his