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stands nothing. He hasn’t held the scribblings of better fellows in his miserable
mitts yet, I’m certain of that. […]. But I definitely do want to see you at least once.
My life goes on smoothly, rich in thoughts but otherwise somewhat gray. A healthy
humor does remain, though; that’s the main thing. Up to the dernière illusion, I
hope never to sink down. Heartfelt greetings from your
A. Einstein.
136. From Paul Ehrenfest
[Leyden], 2 November 1923
Dear Einstein,
1° Presumably my wife will soon be coming through Berlin on her homeward
journey and will surely look you
up.[1]
— Please tell her that I ask her not travel to
Jena to see Wassik
anymore.[2]
She may well rest in Berlin but not undertake the
trip via Jena, which has perhaps become difficult.— Everything is in the best of or-
der over here; the children are little satisfied that you are gone—all—particularly
my
mother-in-law![3]
—love you very much. Think of us occasionally. 2° Did you
send out the …. (≅ Pauli) article for
publication?[4]
3° Is
there anything new, interesting in physics?— I unfortunately have a “T-es load of
business”[5]
and can do little worthwhile. I plan to travel on December 6th from
Southhampton on the “America” of the United States Line to New
York.[6]
— Can
you recommend me to any
nice[7]
person there?—If so, give me his address.— But
you do understand, a person who is enjoyable and who himself could take pleasure
in me.— It is not necessary—as an acquaintance of my brother will be receiving
me in New
York.[8]
Most cordial regards to your
wife[9]
and Ilse and Margot. Tell
your wife how scared I am of her (but don’t tell my wife!) Greetings!
Yours,
P. E.
137. To Paul Ehrenfest
[Berlin,] 5 November [1923]
Dear Ehrenfest,
I look forward to seeing your self-disciplined wife and will pass it on to her
punctually.[1]
It’s getting difficult here and one doesn’t know what surprises the
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