Evelyn Roy
Source: Transcribed from a photocopy contained in the Evelyn Trent Collection, Hoover Institution Archives, Stanford University.
Paris Dec. 9 [1924]
Dear Jack Horner,[1]
Got your letter through the comrade. The Com. who came from Hamburg did not bring any news from you. He said that you went away for a few days.
Your wavering between “two loves” is quite understandable. As a matter of fact, I am inclined to think that it is better for you to remain with your home movement, provided you do not go too far away from another C. I., as, I am afraid, you tend to do. I am still of the opinion that a serious talk will be useful, although I am still not quite certain how we stand here. We are going ahead with the work. At any rate, I will be glad to see you here in Christmas. The necessary arrangement will be made in time for your trip. I will not write anything in detail, since we will meet soon.
I am afraid not much can be done about the comrade you sent. There is no chance in the French party. Then at present there is a great chase after foreigners. Our work cannot absorb any more collaborators just at this moment. Anyhow, I will try if something can be found. He can, of course, go to China any time; but he won’t get much help from the party in this respect also.
Greetings,
Evelyn
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[1] Pseudonym for Henk Sneevliet used by Evelyn and M. N. Roy.