Aussee, August 18, 1897

Dear Wilhelm,

Just received your letter, which proved me right: journeys by carriage, migraine, and August heat. I am pleased that I could at least spare you some discomfort; but it was not done gladly. My cancellation certainly did not have any neurotic motives, but something like a superstition — one should not want to force anything — did contribute, a resolution your banker might likewise have granted a place above his desk. I saw that you were willing to make