Ryder received the proof and Hudson's letter. The places Hudson penciled are those in which Ryder ventures to reply to his recommendation to intellectual converts. Ryder discusses Maurice Francis Egan with Hudson. It will be spring before Ryder has his book ready for the publishers, and a long time before it is ready for the market. Hudson is right about using the biographies in the "Ave Maria." Hudson is unselfish. Ryder is flattered that his verses please Hudson, and hopes someday to meet him. Ryder has never been in society from the age of 14. At 14 he learned the printer's trade and at 15 was editor of a weekly newspaper. He has been an editor ever since up to April 1. Not being accustomed to society he finds his highest pleasure with his books. :: X-2-f A.L.S. 4pp. 8vo