"New York.
"Can't get away. Under contract. Love to dad.
"Wm. Conniston, Jr."
"Wm. Conniston, Jr.
"Rattlesnake Valley.
"Smash contract. Will pay damages. Your father wants you in New York in five days.
"Corliss."
"Edw. Corliss,
"New York.
"Impossible. Can make hurried trip East after October first.