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Correspondence from Jane Wolfe to Aleister Crowley
[22 October 1943]
I left Pasadena October 6 and moved back to Hollywood with sister Mary K. [Mary K. Wolfe]. And I left behind me a strange and complex combination.
When Smith [Wilfred Talbot Smith] came back, Jack [Jack Parsons] was glad to see him. So was I thought he was on his way to Rancho RoyAL. But he quickly became the albatross, and the last I knew Jack was diligently looking for another house into which to move that he might get rid of Smith—or so he thinks!
Smith said he would get a job, move elsewhere, and contribute toward publication funds. But still he sits, and in a house of death.
Jack has the material burden:—
1) His business, at present necessitating some strains.
2) Helen [Helen Parsons], with a grip of steel. The compromise with Smith—in part only I think—stems from Jack's legal responsibility there. He doesn't want Helen on his hands, and his planned divorce. proceedings had to stop for the time being.
3) The lease of 1003 [1003 S. Orange Grove Avenue], which does not expire till June 15, 1944.
4) The Old Man of the Sea [Wilfred Talbot Smith], due to obscure attachments and holds.
I cannot see Jack handling the present set-up—in some respects he is a good-natured, lazy baby!—and therefore he will be, in chains for some time to come June, perhaps.
It was such a relief to get away—such a relief! After arrangements for going had been completed, the time dragged wearily before I could finally make my exit.
What still puzzles me is the state I was in all summer. I couldn't write, I couldn't read, and I drove myself physically because I couldn't rest quietly. This left me so tired at times, I couldn't sleep. Moving myself & belongings took more energy, but—my papers are all in order and for the first time! And properly filed as well.
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