Grumpy and tender, COLETTE is busy at work. 1943

Sidonie Gabrielle Colette , known as COLETTE (1873.1954)

Autograph letter signed to her friend Twinka.

Two ½ in-8° pages on paper with embroidered margins.

Double collage of a floral pattern and a butterfly.

[Paris. March 23, 1943 (according to a pencil note)]

“…I beg you not to forget me…”

Grumpy and tender, Colette is busy at work.

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“Dearest Twinka, I hate this period of east wind, which brought Hilda the flu, and Maurice a cheek like a melon. Perhaps it was also the east wind that brought you tenants? I suffer my personal lot, which is in the form of “custom work”. I'm already ten days late, if I'm finished at the end of the week I'll dry up my tears , and we'll treat ourselves to a movie tour! My ambitions are limited to that – it’s already quite arrogant. But I couldn't imagine pleasant prospects without you being involved, dear Twinka, whom I haven't seen for a long time. I kiss you, I beg you not to forget me and... I forgot the name of the pink wax flower! Maurice is your very respectful Maurice – who – swallowed – a – hot air balloon. Colette. »

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