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by Mark Towfiq
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Unfolding Destiny
Page 87
 

Letter of 29 November 1929
My dear Mr. Simpson,
 
1

Thank you so much for your letter of Sept. 19th and for the copy of the "Hidden Words" you sent me later.

 
2

Evidently enough I kept them until our Guardian's arrival and I now hasten to reply.

 
3

While he is well pleased with the booklet as it is now produced, Shoghi Effendi wishes me to express his regret that by appearing so soon, it has rendered the sale of a few thousand copies now in the hands of the American Publications Committee, extremely difficult, if not impossible.

 
4

Of course the Guardian appreciates your efforts and understands perfectly your desire to have a more correct and a better printed copy of the work on hand. It is with that view that he is sending enclosed a cheque to the value of 19 [pounds] for which kindly send him leather bound copies exactly like the specimen you sent.

 
5

Shoghi Effendi has returned much refreshed and has again taken up his work with renewed strength. He is much hopeful of your new centre in Regent Street or thereabouts, and he trusts that it will mark a turning point in the history of the Cause in England--from happy tea-parties at individual homes, into a group of less personal but eager, active and thoughtful workers co-operating in a common service. It is a basis upon which healthy progress is possible....