You will probably have learned of my arrival--this is my first leisure
to apprise you.
I took Carlt and Lora and came directly up here--where we all hope to
see you before I see Carmel. Lora remains here for the week, perhaps
longer, and Carlt is to come up again on Saturday. Of course you do
not need an invitation to come whenever you feel like it.
I had a pleasant enough voyage and have pretty nearly got the "slosh"
of the sea out of my ears and its heave out of my bones.
A bushel of letters awaits attention, besides a pair of lizards that I
have undertaken to domesticate. So good morning.
Sincerely yours,
AMBROSE BIERCE.
[The Key Route Inn, Oakland,
June 25, 1910.]