Paul VALERY overwhelmed by the terribly busy dining season.
"The season is incredibly busy with dinners, and I'm booked, among other nights, for that particular evening."
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"The season is incredibly busy with dinners, and I'm booked, among other nights, for that particular evening."
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Paul Valéry (1871.1945)
Autographed letter signed to Valentine Fauchier-Magnan.
A small quarto page on blue paper addressed to him.
[Paris] No date.
Paul Valéry declines an invitation to a dinner.
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"I am sorry I could not dine with you on the 19th. But the dinner season is terribly busy, and I am committed, among other evenings, for that night. Please accept my sincere apologies, along with my heartfelt thanks and respectful regards. I send you my regards to Mr. Fauchier Magnan. Paul Valéry."