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more proofs of the play, but I wish that the reader w[oul]d. go through the play once and correct any slips in the use of "will" and "shall"—my use of the words is Celtic not Saxon.
    With regard to future arrangements I think the plays better remain with Mr. Lane—at Bodley Head—as they form a series that should not be broken—

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Mr. Mathews might have "The Portrait of Mr. W.H."—and this w[oul]d. give an opportunity of making some alterations in the issue and price—300 or 250—and 50 large paper w[oul]d. be better. Also the book sh[oul]d. be a guinea. These, at least, are

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Mr. Ricketts' views. This book should be out by end of October.
    I have to get the Woman of No Importance copyrighted simultaneously in America (please mark copyright as in Lady Windermere:

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this is most important) –and am sending proofs to New York. I think the book can be out by Sept. 15. when the play goes on tour. I shall tell my American agent to wire to me as soon as copyright is secured, so as to have no delay.
    The play sh[oul]d. have a good sale at Liverpool—where it has been lectured on, and formed a text for reckless sermons.

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    I have to thank you for allowing my wife to make selections of phrases for her anthology.

I remain truly
Oscar Wilde