[London,] 17 April 1877 
My dear Friend, 

The agent has just handed me the fee of £2.10/- due to you 
from Vanity Fair; I am sending it by the enclosed post-orrice order. 

I am truly astonished by your letter. It was at my request that 
you took the trouble to write—and promptly at that—not only the 
article published, but also the manuscript for the Member of 
Parliament,”™ and yet you feel you are under an obligation to me! 
On the contrary, I am the one under an obligation. 

We can discuss the Pio affair?” when you keep your promise 
and come and see me. 

Yours ever, 
Kar] Marx 

If they ask at the postr orrice for the name of the ‘sender’, you 
should give my name and address.