_Saranac_, 18_th_ _November_ 1887.
MY DEAR CHARLES,—No likely I’m going to waste a sheet of paper. . . . I
am offered £1600 ($8000) for the American serial rights on my next story!
As you say, times are changed since the Lothian Road. Well, the Lothian
Road was grand fun too; I could take an afternoon of it with great
delight. But I’m awfu’ grand noo, and long may it last!
Remember me to any of the faithful—if there are any left. I wish I could
have a crack with you.—Yours ever affectionately,