Item 41 - Letter from Mal Diamond

It has been a long time since he has written and since Shaffer has written; reflects on the change in his affections and refers to their relationship before Frances [Whyte] arrived and speculates that it would have degenerated instead of being abruptly cut off; shares what he has learned in analysis about his relationships; is afraid that he has put too much into the relationship to let it evolve into a friendship now; has seen Dave [Calhoun] and when they speak of Cambridge finds they are speaking of the Shaffers; mentions thrilling progress on analysis, Frances, and career but does not go into detail.