September 2, 1937.

Denis Johnston, Esq.,

New York, N. Y.

My dear Denis: –

I was delighted to hear from Miss McCall that you have arrived in New York. You will have learned that the situation with McClintic was a bit confused during the last weeks. I learned suddenly from the newspapers that “Blind Man’s Buff” would not be his first play, then I was told that he wants major alterations made, then he wrote me that he would do the play in the late fall, then Miss McCall, who has really represented us with great ability, wrote me that either you or I should come to New York and so one confusing news followed the other. The play has proven its effectiveness at the Abbey Theatre. It was you who has made a free adaptation and it seemed to me impossible to do anything without your consent. But now since you are in New York the last obstacles will be overcome quickly I am sure.

One little remark only: I did not understand why you altered the end of the last scene. It seems to me that in its first version it brought out stronger than now the psychological change in Anice’s attitude.

I am looking forward to getting good news from you. I only regret that I have no opportunity to see you personally.

With all good wishes and best regards,

Yours ever,

Ernst Toller.

ET.SS.