Correspondence with Edith Maryon 1912–1924

GA 263 — 7 August 1923, Hildesheim

Letter from Edith Maryon

Edith Maryon to Rudolf Steiner

Sculptor's studio, Goetheanum
Dornach near Basel, Aug. 7, 1923

Dear and esteemed teacher,

The letter from Sunday arrived today. I am both reassured and concerned about the reason for the delay, but I don't want to make any comments, except for the one that I am glad that there was a tunic! I also hope that it is of sufficiently heavy quality for northern English conditions and later for the sea? That's just stupid about the string! I thought the package should be there just Sunday. If it is not there, it probably means that they have not yet changed the Swiss money - I had no English - or that because I did not have a street number, the “manager” can keep the money for himself if he wants, because I do not know where to write to complain. That's why I'm writing a letter for you to send if the package doesn't arrive. But first you have to ask for the London telephone book at the post office and look for Messrs. Salmon and Glückstein, Tobacconists, Edgware Road, because of the house number. Also send English stamps, of course! If you were to take a trip to York, you would surely get snow there, because it is still used quite frequently in Northern England and Scotland. It is likely to be available in every large city in Northern England.

The “Special Address” and two lectures are already over. How did they go? Is the audience good and attentive?

It is very hot here today, so I am reading, drawing figures and sitting in the garden; and thinking about the work in Ilkley. Hopefully it won't be too exhausting there? Is it possible to have a little peace and quiet?

With best wishes and

Edith Maryon