...* We really ought to have our own Ukrainian social-democratic group now, even if a small one. Write and let me know if you can make contact and do something in this direction.

What a magnificent victory in the elections to the Insurance Council! 307 Simply splendid! Try to get a piece about this into the French socialist (or trade-union) press. And how much prettier "Pravda" has become with brother***—it's turning into a real beauty!

It's pleasant to look at. For the first time one can see the direction of an intelligent, understanding editor at the helm.

What impression did le geste de M-me Caillaux**** make on you? 308 To be honest, I cannot rid myself of a certain sympathy: I thought in that milieu there was nothing but venality, cowardice and baseness. And suddenly here comes a fighting woman who delivered a decisive lesson!!***** Interesting what the jurors will say and what the political consequences will be. Will Caillaux step down? Will the Radicals be overthrown?

I shake your hand firmly, firmly.

Your V. U.

1914

Written after March 15

Sent from Cracow to Paris

Published for the first time, from the manuscript