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The relationship with Frederick Fell will be a good one, although the present contract reflects the publisher’s caution, as well as the money already received reflects an impulsive belief in Ruburt on the publisher’s part.

The caution can later work to Ruburt’s advantage, in that Fell is usually cautious in business relationships. The impulsiveness caused him to forward the money already received, however. Undoubtedly Ruburt could receive better clauses if he pressed for them. At this point however, it will be to his advantage to leave matters as they are.

A later trip to New York, perhaps when the manuscript is completed, may however prove most beneficial. Also a lively concern shown by Ruburt in his letters as to publicity matters and promotion, with mention later of other books in the field that he plans.

He could indeed press for better clauses now, but in one way he would lose a certain advantage. He is an unknown quantity to the publisher to a large degree. His letter, however, did make an impression upon Mr. Fell. Ruburt is the underdog at this point. He has however gained several advantages, as you know, in altering the terms originally offered.

The book will be successful in terms of beginning to establish Ruburt in reputation, and also successfully in financial terms. Because this contract is less than Ruburt could press for, the next contract will be a much better one, since the publisher will then feel rather embarrassed concerning this contract.

Ruburt of course should make his own decision, with your help. I am stating simply what I see.

A trip now would not be nearly as advantageous as a trip later. Ruburt’s concern should be with his manuscript. After this book he will be in a much better bargaining position. The added worries involved are not now worth the mental and psychic strains that they would cause.

The most important clause, the option clause, has been settled in Ruburt’s favor. He has done very well, actually, in maintaining fairly decent equilibrium.

There should be no vacation unless Ruburt takes the manuscript with him and works upon it. This would work out very well both for him and the book. His natural energies will carry him along here, and these energies will be reflected and caught in the book itself.

It is to his advantage that the earlier publisher did not take the book. It is the subject matter of the book that intrigued both publishers, plus Ruburt’s belief in the book. But it was also the subject matter, to some degree, that made Mr. Fell cautious, and that finally caused the earlier publisher to turn it down.

Ruburt may trust the pendulum, although care should be taken as far as predictions are concerned, though with training the pendulum will give valid answers to predictions.

I will here again suggest that Ruburt return to a definite scheduled psychological time habit. The walk to the river is an excellent idea for you both. And your suggestion, Joseph, concerning suppers there, is a very good one. You will both find it effective and refreshing.

Ruburt’s predictions and his dream records will again improve. To some degree he was tied up in knots, although his condition is far superior to what it would have been under the same circumstances at any time in the past. For short periods, sunbathing will be restful for him.

Ruburt now is in a very relaxed state. I will leave him in it, and close this short but most fruitful session. Wednesday’s session however will be a long and compact one. Longer perhaps in time than usual, and even more compact in terms of material delivered.

Tell Ruburt that he can now rest assured concerning the book.

My best and fondest regards to you both. Ruburt has used much energy in worrying about the contract in general. For this reason I wanted to discuss it this evening, and because his energies were momentarily depleted I am holding a rather short session.

We will return to our regular sessions, and to a continuation of our discussions. You will both be better off however for this evening’s session, and I think you will notice an assured, calm, yet sure increase in Ruburt’s energies. You are doing very well, incidentally. I bid you now both a fond good evening. And if Ruburt does not watch out, then I will charge him 10 percent as his agent.