I have been to many rehearsals. They carry me
in a Bath chair to and from the theater.

_To Somerset Maugham, September, 1911:_

Thanks for yours. I am still down with rheumatism--partly on
account of the weather, but more especially because you are not
doing any work.

_To a New York critic, October, 1911:_

I hope in two or three weeks to be able to see myself as other good
critics, like you, would see me--well and about again in my various
theaters.

_To Sir James M. Barrie, November, 1911:_

Your letter was a delight, and it will be fine news for Miss Adams.
I hope you will send the material as soon as you can. Here I am
dictating to you from bed; so I will be brief. My foot is now tied
to a rope which is tied to the bed with weights. They are trying to
stretch the leg. I am hoping that in three or four weeks I may be
able to sit around. Five months on one's back is not good for much
more than watching aeroplanes.

_To Sir James M. Barrie, December, 1911:_

I was very glad to get your letter. I am still in bed, so that I am
obliged to dictate this letter to you. The manuscript arrived, but
found me out of condition to read it. I sent it on at once to Maude
Adams. She telegraphed me how delighted she is with it, and I have
had a letter from her telling me what a remarkable piece of work it
is. When she gets back to town I shall read the manuscript. Any
plan you work out for London will be fine. I should judge, without
knowing, that your idea for matinees is the best.

I am hoping that in another month I will be out; I am living on
that hope. Then I will commence to think about coming over to you.
I dare not think of it until I once more get out, I am afraid. All
this has naturally disturbed my London season. I am happy in the
thought that we will soon have "Peter" on again in London. What a
difference your plays made to my London season!

I shall write you again soon. "Peter and Wendy" is fine. My most
affectionate remembrances.

_To Sir James M. Barrie, January, 1912:_

I cabled you on receiving your letter because my voice was leaving
me rapidly. It was a case of a bad throat, and I wanted to get some
reply to you quickly. My throat is better now. I have had about
everything, and I fear I shall have to keep to my rooms for some