The Dolphin Letters, 1970-1979 by Elizabeth Hardwick

Author:Elizabeth Hardwick
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux

242. Robert Lowell to MRS ELIZABETH LOWELL

[Telegram]

[Maidstone, Kent]

[March 24, 1973]

MRS ELIZABETH LOWELL 15 WEST67STREET

NEWYORKCITY

HARRIET ARRIVED SAFELY MATURELY AND GLORIOUSLY LOVE

CAL

243. Elizabeth Hardwick to Robert Lowell

[15 West 67th Street, New York, N.Y.]

March 31, 1973

Dearest Cal: Harriet had a really lovely visit, came home her dear self to her waiting Mother. I’ll try to get her to write a note, but she goes back to school almost immediately, has been on the telephone all the rest of the time. I suppose it will take a few more years before the demands of politeness become a pleasure—at least after one has done them. But, in any case, she was utterly pleased and happy with her trip. I will be in touch with you about the summer. The month of August in Ireland with a group is definite. It isn’t the worst kind of cycling which our very own muscleless, lazy dear nymph would take to less well than she imagines. One week on a barge, all very nice and yet simple hosteling. That does leave, for her, the rest of the summer. But I am not at all sure what form that will take. I like her to have a good time, she has a really nice, bright friend at last,51 most of the old ones being sort of bound in one way or another. Still neither the other parents nor I will want them altogether “free” and so don’t worry. I am in favor of some sort of English visit if it suits all of you and works with the group. For a couple of weeks before the month in Ireland. But later.

I am writing this about the infernal taxes. Naturally no word from Henshaw. The day grows near.52 I am not at all sure that you want us to do yours. I simply cannot explain it all, but Nat H. tells me I can do mine and be rid of it immediately. You see you do have to list the money you pay us as your income and then deduct it, etc., etc. You and I are not on a joint return; I was just willing to help this year here. But I think it would be better for you to get in touch with the situation (inwardly in touch) because I naturally can’t bother about this, the reminder year after year. Nat H. doesn’t even know whether he is supposed to do it or not. If the English material isn’t in by this week do you want an extension until June—some fines, etc.—but that is what you did last year, waiting. Also, for the future I hear there is an international tax firm in London who might do it for you. But here is Mr. Hoffman’s address for your books.

Mr. Nat Hoffman

41 East 42nd St.

New York, New York

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