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now that there is this chorus of
appreciation I hope you will feel rewarded.
I have had many letters from un-
expected people - they all say they
are absorbed, & cannot put it down
even in spite of the election it seems
to have made its mark. I am certain
the whole of Canada will read it eagerly.
I have ruined myself in giving
away so many copies, & now
relations write & ask for more.
You will be amused that Mrs Drew
implores me to send a presentation
copy to Mr Gladstones Library at
Hawarden!! I regret that you wouldn't
insert the tribute after his death in order
to soften the criticism, but when she reads
it, I cant think she will desire to have it,
it wd. seem such irony! I greatly look