Halle April 6, 1909 Dearest Ebbo, My deep thanks for your letter. How I look forward to the 1st of May! That would be so special if we could be together for a day! I’m looking forward to it very much. But darling, please don’t send that letter. It will be no help at all. We won’t get anywhere with it, other than receiving unpleasant remarks about being too demanding. Please believe me. Else and Monika can’t do anything either. As it is, Mama rebukes me because Papa and Olga “never travel,” though Papa himself would gladly give me travel money and is very unhappy about Mama’s stance. In deep love, and looking forward tremendously to seeing you again, your faithful Emmy
Erlangen April 7, 1909 Beloved Emmy, It wasn’t right that you didn’t return the letter to me! 1) The letter to Mama is my duty, even if it’s of no use. 2) The 100 Marks from Riga are only for outfitting you when we get married and must not be used in any other way. 3) Money is not the point. We will always have money.