POSTCARD MAILED FROM STRATFORD-UPON-AVON,

London, W. C. 2

New York 21, N. Y.

3rd May, 1957

Two of your friends dropped in to see us a few days ago and now I have forgotten their names-a young married couple and very charming. Unfortunately they only had time to stop and smoke a cigarette as they were off again on their travels next morning.

305 East 72nd Street

MARKS & CO., Booksellers

Dear Helene,

Prepare yourself for a shock. ALL THREE of the books you requested in your last letter are on the way to you and should arrive in a week or so. Don't ask how we managed it-it's just a part of the Marks service. Our bill is enclosed herewith showing balance due of $5.00.

84, Charing Cross Road

With best wishes from us all,

Miss Helene Hanff

We seem to have had more American visitors than ever this year, including hundreds of lawyers who march around with a large card pinned to their clothes stating their home town and name. They all seem to be enjoying their trip so you will have to manage it next year.

Frank

U. S. A.

MAY 6, 1957

You might have warned us! We walked into your bookstore and said we were friends of yours and were nearly mobbed. Your Frank wanted to take us home for the weekend. Mr. Marks came out from the back of the store just to shake hands" with friends… of Miss Hanff, everybody in the place wanted to wine and dine us, we barely got out alive. Thought you'd like to see the house where your Sweet William was born. On to Paris, then Copenhagen, home on the 23rd.

Love,

Ginny and Ed