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31 May 1927
Vienna, IX. Berggasse 19
Dear Jones!
Thanks for your unusually cordial letter. First, my reply to your questions. On 16 June we are going to the Semmering to the same house, Villa Schüller. It seems to me well nigh impossible that I should attend the Congress. I shall be very pleased if you want to visit me immediately afterwards. After all, remember that perhaps you will not be the only one to make this stop on the way back. I have reasons for assuming this.
Now your comments on child analysis. I am very glad that it was so beneficial for your two youngsters. I also gladly acknowledge that, on the most important points, namely the scope, the effectiveness of analysis,1 and the content of infantile neurosis, there is full agreement between the two authorities concerned. I therefore think that one need not overemphasize the differences between Mrs. Klein and Anna regarding technique and theoretical views. Naturally, as far as possible, I maintain an impartial position; on the one hand, because Anna is my daughter, and, on the other, because she has done her work quite independently of me, basing it on