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Correspondence from Jane Wolfe to Dorothy Olsen
Villa Mirador, Pau
Aug. 22, 1926
Dear Dorothy,
I should like you to know the cause of my indignation, and as I think you may have put a wrong construction on it, I write this note of explanation and then the matter (so far at least as I am concerned) can drop if you so desire.
"Louis had opened his doors to me, a stranger; he was kindness itself and gave me of his best, as well as Jeanne—confidence, affection, generosity, nobility. It seemed to me that you took these gracious qualities, tore them to shreds, and flung them in their faces. You belittled them and their hospitality by making them think they were harbouring vermin. I think you dealt Louis and Jeanne a cruel blow, and as I am quite sure you are a thoroughly responsible person, I felt my indignation to be justifiable. Why did you not instead ask that we go?
This interpretation may, of course, be all wrong, but so it seemed to me. However, I am writing to admit that I no doubt acted rather bearishly in expressing this indignation—which too, deserves condemnation.
So, with the writing of this note I dismiss the matter and just add that I shall be very glad to see you when you come to Pau—which I hope will not be a long way off!
With love to you and the Petits, et al.
Jane
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