10, Gilston Road, South Kensington Dec. 19th 1910 Dear Sir Arthur - It would not be easy to tell you how deep a gratification your letter afforded both my wife & myself. For apart from your Preeminent position amongst our dramatists, every actor, who has had the good fortune (that alas! never was mine) to pass thro your hands knows how absolute is your knowledge in all matters appertaining to his special craft. Every phrase of your letter is an encouragement to each to strive in the future to justify the approbation which you have expressed - Mabel is as delighted as I am. I remain Yours very sincerely Laurence Irving
