The Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda/Volume 8/Epistles - Fourth Series/CLVIII Dhira Mata
CLVIII
To Mrs. Ole Bull
1502 JONES STREET,
SAN FRANCISCO,
4th March, 1900.
DEAR DHIRA MATA,
I have not had a word from you for a month. I am in Frisco. The people here
have been prepared by my writing beforehand, and they come in big crowds.
But it remains to be seen how much of that enthusiasm endures when it comes
to paying at the door. Rev. Benjamin Fay Mills invited me to Oakland and
gave me big crowds to preach to. He and his wife have been reading my works
and keeping track of my movements all the time. I sent the letter of
introduction from Miss Thursby to Mrs. Hearst. She has invited me to one of
her musicals Sunday next.
My health is about the same; don't find much difference; it is improving,
perhaps, but very imperceptibly. I can use my voice, however, to make 3,000
people hear me, as I did twice in Oakland, and get good sleep too after two
hours of speaking.
I learn Margot is with you. When are you sailing for France? I will leave here in April and go to the East. I am very desirous of getting to England in May if I can. Must not go home before trying England once more.
I have nice letters from Brahmananda and Saradananda; they are all doing
well. They are trying to bring the municipality to its senses; I am glad. In
this world of Maya one need not injure, but "spread the hood, without
striking". That is enough.
Things must get round; if they don't, it is all right. I have a very nice letter from Mrs. Sevier too. They are doing fine in the mountains. How is Mrs. Vaughan? When is your conference to close? How is Turiyananda?
With everlasting love and gratitude.
Your son,
VIVEKANANDA.