corrected and signed by the author, 1 p.

Johnson's young cousin Marion writes from her family's vacation lodge and wishes him a pleasant vacation, 2 p. on 1 l., w/env.

Copies a poem by Robert Nichols and discusses her choice of poems for an anthology, 8 p. on 2 l., w/env.

Relays praise for a poem Johnson had published in "Poet Lore," 1 p.

Rejects Arthur Johnson's story "The Beauty of It," but likes Johnson's work, 1 p.

Yale Review wants to see several of Johnson's poems. Day passes on the note and suggests to Johnson that he follow up on the suggestion, 1 p.

Form letter rejecting a manuscript of Johnson's. Day notes to Johnson that Bellman has missed a good opportunity, 1 p.

Rejects an unnamed short story from Johnson, 1 p.

Accepts an unnamed story of Johnson's with a proviso that Johnson improve the plot. Day notes to Johnson that such an unqualified acceptance is a good sign, 2 p. on 1 l.

A formal acceptance of Johnson's story "George's Client," promising payment, 1 p.

Rejection of Johnson's story "Mrs. Avorr's Clothes," 1 p.

Accepts an unnamed story by Johnson subject to some revision, and elimination of "unnecessary vulgarities," 1 p.

Explains his conditions for acceptance of the above unnamed story, 1 p.

In reference to an offensive letter from Johnson, Wells responds by classifying him with "popular" writers rather than great writers. He argues that Harper's knows more about great literature than Johnson, 2 p. on 1 l.

Rejection of Johnson's story "How the Ship Came In," 1 p.

Wells rejects "How the Ship Came In." Suggests Johnson shorten and tighten it, 1 p.

Discusses two of Johnson's stories that he is returning. He suggests sending "Sartorial Romance" to the ladies' magazines, 1 p. portion

Good Housekeeping rejects three of Johnson's stories as not suited to their general reader, one of which is "Sartorial Romance," 2 p. on 1 l.

Benet rejects an unnamed Johnson story, 1 p.

Suggests that Johnson introduce the "love element" to his story "The Stone Dog" to warm up the young protagonist, 1 p.

Asks Johnson to prevail upon Mrs. Whitehouse to write an article about her interesting experience with the German Crown-Prince in Berlin, 1 p.

The editorial staff ask Johnson to clarify the type of machine used in his story "The Dream Drummer" on the proofs, 1 p.

Rejects an unnamed story, 1 p.

Thanks Johnson for his efforts in the Whitehouse "affair" and for sending him two short stories from another author, Franklin James, 1 p.

Although Wells sees problems with a story of Johnson's, he has accepted it. He suggests that Johnson add more plot to his stories as Day does, 1 p.

Offers $150.00 each for two of Johnson's stories. He casts aspersions on most book illustrators, 2 p. on 1 l.

Finally agrees to another $50.00 for the story, bringing the total to $300.00. Although in theory the magazine pays for quality, Wells admits that better known or established authors command higher fees, 1 p.

Requests that galley proofs of "My Cousin's Bridegroom" be returned immediately, 1 p.

Complains of insufficient explanation of a character's actions in an unnamed story and discusses alternatives, 1 p.

Editorial Considerations, 1 p.

Accuses Johnson of being mercenary and grasping. He suggests that a less irritating and more gracious manner in his letters would serve Johnson better. Johnson minutes to Day that the letter "jarred" him and asks if Day believes the advice, 2 p. on 1 l.

Rejects Johnson's story "The Story of the Young Berlin Guide," 1 p.

Rejects an unnamed story of Johnson's, 1 p.

Rejects a story of Johnson's as well as the idea of turning it into a book, but suggests sending it to Century Magazine , 2 p. on 1 l.

Rejects an unnamed story of Johnson's, 1 p.

Although they want it abridged, Scribner's will purchase "Andy of the Timothy Quartette" for $200.00, 1 p.

Notice of $200.00 check for the "Timothy" story, 1 p.

Scribner's sends the proofs of "Timothy" and asks Johnson to shorten it, 1 p.

Bridges rejects an unnamed story that Johnson had re-submitted, 1 p.

Writes to scold Johnson for exaggerating the Texas dialect in his story "My Cousin's Bridegroom," and provides corrections, 3 p. on 1 l.

Rejects Johnson's story "Mr. Eberdeen's House," 1 p.

Cryptic response that Century does want an unnamed story by September, 1 p.

Advises Johnson that Century has accepted "Mr. Eberdeen's House," and will purchase it for $100.00, 1 p.

Cosmopolitan rejects Johnson's story "The One Hundred Eightieth Meridian," 1 p.

In response to a complaint by Johnson, Doty offers $200.00 for "Mr. Eberdeen's House." Johnson notes to Day that Day may answer for him, 1 p.

Explains that each story is priced according to its own merits and the offer of $200.00 won't set a poor precedent, 1 p.

Request to please return the proofs by July 3, 1 p.

Century likes an unnamed story of Johnson's but wants the obvious character analysis cut out, 1 p.

Asks Johnson to re-work "The Devil's Joke-Box" by the end of the month, and exchanges news of mutual friends, 1 p.

Anxious to see the revised version of "The Devil's Joke-Box," 1 p.

Asks Johnson for a very free hand to edit an unnamed story of Johnson's, and requests stories with more "humor and youth" in them, 1 p.

Century rejects an unidentified story of Johnson's that Benet personally liked, 1 p.

Rejects "The Beauty of It" for a second time; not sufficiently interesting, 1 p.

Advises Johnson that he is free to sell the right to reprint his story; it is called "second serial right," 1 p.

Although Bridges rejects Johnson's story "The Rules," he states that he enjoys Johnson's stories but finds them too long for Scribner's Magazine, 1 p.

Rejects an unnamed story of Johnson's although he likes its psychology; he suggests Johnson try Scribner's , 1 p.

Rejects an unnamed story, 1 p.

Thanks Johnson for showing him an unnamed story whose "probing analysis" is very effective, 1 p.

Rejects the revised version of "A Sartorial Romance," having already rejected the original, 1 p.

Rejects a revised story, but asks for new stories, 1 p.

Rejects a story and suggests that Johnson has wandered from his own field into New England regionalism, which other writers do better, 1 p.

Asks Johnson to send the "detective" story right away and mentions mutual friends, 1 p.

Comments on an unnamed story that may yet need some revision. He extends an invitation to a banquet given by Metropolitan Magazine on December 22. They are inviting such authors as deserve "food and booze at the hands of the old Metropolitan. " Day will be attending, 1 p.

Writes to compliment Johnson on his story "The Devil's Joke-Box" published in the December issue of Writes to compliment Johnson on his story "The Devil's Joke-Box" published in the December issue of Metropolitan , 1 p.

Acknowledges receipt of Johnson's short novel and promises special attention for it, 1 p.

Highly praises "Mortimer," a story of Johnson's, but its length precludes publication. Bridges suggests he make cuts throughout the story, 1 p.

Rejects an unnamed story because its theme is inappropriate to a popular magazine, 1 p.

Approves of the way Johnson has "boiled down" "Mortimer" and accepts it for publication. He argues with Johnson over a plot detail-the length of time it takes to travel from New York to Peoria by rail, 1 p.

Note with check for $200.00 for "Mortimer," 1 p.

Atlantic's editors believe Johnson has a gift for the eerie, and his story shows skill and cleverness, but they reject it, 1 p.

Compliments Johnson on an unnamed story, and subject to some revision, he accepts it, 2 p. on 1 l.

Relays a comment on Johnson's work from William Dean Howells and rejects a new story, "His Mortal Coil" for the over-sophistication of Johnson's method which makes the story unreal to Wells. He notes that Johnson has received $350.00 each for his last two stories, 2 p. on 1 l.

The New Republic acccepts an article by Johnson on Herman Melville and Henry James provided he makes several revisions, 1 p.

The New Republic accepts the Melville-James article and will pay at their usual rate of two cents per word, 1 p.

Rejects the story "The Two Lovers," relates that Wells has left to do Red Cross work in France, and asks that since he shares Wells' interest in Johnson's work, Johnson should send his stories directly to him, 1 p.

Discusses the publication of Shaw's book on the Peterborough School, 2 p. on 1 l.

Accepts Johnson's story "A Flight from the Fireside" provided some dialogue is revised and made less sentimental, 1 p.

Announces that he has returned to the United States and asks for a story, as Harper's is running short of fiction, 1 p.

Check enclosure for $40.00 for the Melville-James article, 1 p.

Reports Harper's terms for publishing Johnson's book of short stories. He admits that they do not expect to make a profit but are doing this as a goodwill gesture to keep Johnson in Harper's "corner," 2 p. on 1 l.

Greenslet and fellow editor R.L. Straife are impressed with Johnson's stories but find some of them "rather long for their substance." He suggests that Johnson publish a novel before he publishes a volume of stories. This, he claims, is a typical method "in the trade" of boosting sales, 2 p. on 1 l.

Under the Rose is scheduled for an early autumn publication so it will fit into the "fall fiction handicap." Barring labor problems they hope for an October 1 date, 1 p.

Rushmore of Harper's manufacturing department, offers a counter-suggestion to Johnson's choice of cloth color for his book cover. Nevertheless, he stresses that Johnson has the final choice, 1 p.

The cost of the plates exceeds the amount previously quoted. Wells suggests that Johnson may pay the difference in good short stories if he chooses. Wells also sends Johnson a second set of author's copies since the first set had not arrived, 1 p.

Day discusses Ibsen's expertise in plot construction. He likens himself to a proprietor of a literary oyster bed and uses the pearl seeking operation as a metaphor for the literary profession. He bewails his discontent and despair over his financial and critical lack of success. He compliments Johnson on his ability but asserts that he (Day) is in the wrong field, 5 p. w/ illustrations.

Day responds to Johnson's announcement that he will dedicate Under the Rose to him by musing that he has been a bad influence on Johnson, concentrating his advice on monetary rather than literary issues. He discusses a new idea that due to problems in transport and delivery, magazines have become "perishable goods," 2 p. w/ illustrations.

Discusses the placement of several of Johnson's poems and stories and their illustrations in some monthly anthologies, 3 p. on 1 l.

Writes to say that the choir-boy story which he had from Clarence Day is the best he has seen of Johnson's work. He plans to be in Boston in business and will see Johnson then, 3 p. on 1 l.

Likes Johnson's story on "Charley," and thinks its "oddness" makes it a better story, 1 p.

Some friend of Johnson's, temporarily based in Mexico describes the setting using several literary allusions, 2 p. on 1 l.