[BNP/E3, 153 – 8^v]

David Merrick

Books to Come.

“Sub Umbrâ (?)” (Book of Poems)  Must be ready on May 31^st, 1904. To Consist wholly of short, pretty poems.

“Martin Kéravas” (A Novel).      Must be ready some time before June 30^th, 1905. To plead for peace. Length, about from 120,000 to 150,000 words.

“Simple Tales” (Stories).        Must be ready on July 31^st, 1904. Short and pathetic. From 5000 to 7000 words each. Number about 20 or more.

“Longer Tales” (Stories).        Must be ready by December 31^st, 1904. 4 or 5 tales each 30000 words long. 1. “The Atheist”, 2. “The Philanthropist”, etc.

“Seared Leaves (?)” (Book of Plays). Must be ready by {…}

Plays: 1. “Marino, the Epicure”; 2. “The Savages”; 3. “Doctor {…}”; 4. “Ignez de Castro” ; 5. “{…}