My dear Fields: I have been hard at work all day until post time,
and have only leisure to acknowledge the receipt, the day before
yesterday, of your note containing such good news of Fechter; and to
assure you of my undiminished regard and affection.
We have been doing wonders with No. 1 of Edwin Drood. _It has very,
very far outstripped every one of its predecessors._
Ever your affectionate friend,