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Vienna, June 16, 1899
IX., Berggasse 19
Dear Wilhelm,
I do occasionally react with a heavy mood to periods such as this one, in which I barely manage to have two working sessions a day, and to dull my senses I consume far too much literature on the dream, after which I really do not know where I am at. That is why I did not immediately respond to your joyous and interesting news. He is indeed a little Italian; some of the fire of Italian wine will circulate in his veins — or a touch of Greek beauty will rest on her features; in short, the impressions made on the mother will not fail to have an influence on his development.
The heavenly marsala is already on our table, but we drink it only in drops; Martha counted the bottles and took charge of them lest in my loneliness I succumb to the consolation of drink. Mother and child will depart on Tuesday, the loth. As every year, I plan to stay here until July 25th; the following day is Martha's birthday. The prospect of seeing you at the seashore next fall is nice enough, although I fear that this year my wings are bound. But there is still time until then. For the first time, moreover, we have to be back in Vienna on September 14, on account of the children who will be going to school.
The motto did not suit you. I am searching for another one. Robert's contributions will be accepted gratefully.
I was very surprised by the letter from L.D. I do not know a Dr. Noak, though he could well be a “pupil” of mine. If he can bring about such changes in four months, he knows more than his