June 17th

My dear Mahon

All right about the Commonweal: that would be very useful. I can't see any objection to your proposal if you think it likely that you will get rid of 6 quires and upwards as I suppose you would. In any case tis worth trying. The programme in this week with a mild word from me. The debate at the Fabian last night was a very absurd affair only enlivened by a flare up between me & that offensive snob Bland: otherwise I was as mild as muffin's milk, & I think, rather more coherent than anybody else, except Mrs. Besant, who spoke in her usual 'Superior person' style. Shaw was bad & languid, but also 'superior'. He has once again got a pocket full of conundrims which he pulls out from time to time: his real tendencies are towards individualist-anarchism. Well this is gossip. So Good luck.

Yours W.Morris

P.S. Once again I think (if you will excuse advice) that you had better settle down in New Castle and nurse your new Socialists there.