397. To V. A. KARPINSKY

Written prior to March 23, 1915 · First published in 1929 in Lenin Miscellany XIII. Sent from Berne to Geneva. Printed from the original. · page 452

Dear V. K.,

I am sending the proofs at once. Please make the corrections.

Really, it’s wrong of you not to take money for copying. For one thing, it is downright uncomradely not to comply with the agreed condition: after all, you agreed to send the tariff!

Secondly, you are compelling me now to doing—what?

To not sending you anything more?

Think this over in a calmer and less irate mood, and I am sure you will see that you are wrong. It’s too bad, really!

Best regards,
Yours,
Lenin