Ohio University
Athens, Ohio
January 17, 1932

Dear Frieda,

Tina writes me that
when she came to visit you, she
found you sick in bed with the grippe.

It is very fashionable at this time
of year in New York to have the grippe,
but I should advice you not to follow
the fashion too closely, but instead
remain a good healthy individual.

I was terribly sorry I couldn’t
see you and Diego before leaving
New York for my most classic Athens,
but time passed so quickly that I
found I hadn’t accomplished a fraction
of what I had planned to do, and
consequently could not get to see you.

Athens is quiet and peaceful, all
the students gay, beautiful and young.

It is hard to believe that there is a
world where unemployment, wars,
grief and suffering exist. Sometimes
it is good to forget about it all. —
I haven’t yet seen our dear friend

the butcher who always so very
solemnly says “And What Else”?

But expect to soon and shall think
of the good time we had laughing over
his religious attitude towards a
pound of beef.

Tell Diego that I am holding him to
his promises and expect to work with
him on his next commission.

Do write and tell me how you
are and whether high society has
become more agreeable or more
intolerable for you.

I hope that we will have an
opportunity to see each other soon
and become good friends which
I know we shall be.

With my best wishes to you

and Diego.

Sincerely,

Ryah Ludins