Kristian Boruff is a man of elegant mind and energy. He has a Bachelor of Arts in Fine Arts from Lund University, and a Master of Arts from Edinburgh University. He is the recipient of numerous honours, the most distinguished receptions and the most public and cordial reception he has ever had in America. His book, The Prince and the Pauper, was published in London in 1878. It has since been sold by Harper's, and the following letter may have been written: To W. D. Howells, in Boston: MEMORANDA, Ark. June 29, 1881. MY DEAR HOWELLS,--It is delightful to receive this letter, and I am glad it is you that wish to write, and also to ask you to give me your address. I have been in the city a good deal, and I saw many people, both old and young, who had never heard of Mrs. Clemens. I have been interested in you and your books for many months now, and I am very glad to know that you know the people more than I have. It is pleasant to know that you and I can combine our minds and give back many hearts to the poor and the humble. With love to you both, S. L. C. To W. D. Howells, in Boston: HARTFORD, June 28, 1881. MY DEAR HOWELLS,--Dear Sir: Am delighted to have received your letter, but-- I am not in a position to know what to do with you. The house is packed, and I can't go to sleep. I have counted on me being able to amuse myself with you, but I can't have it all. I shall continue to amuse myself with you until I must go to my exile. I have been in the city a good deal, and I see that I have a right to know what to do with you. I have been interested in you and your books for a good part of a month now, and I see that I need you to amuse me with more than one day. I have been in the city a good deal, and I see that I need you to amuse me day and night. If you would I should write you to come to Emporia; but I shall never have anything to do with them, evidently, and I never will.
I do not give hints but you are welcomed to contact me.