Note: Cartoon in the style of Max Beerbohm. Caption: "Mr. James: Sensible as I am of the honour you have most beautifully done me, I feel, if I can express myself on the subject without implying the least taint of ingratitude, or indeed distaste, at the—I will not disown it—unusually interesting prospect, that I must, upon reflection, decline your most exquisitly intended offer, feeling nonetheless that neither of us would ultimately recall such a prospective encounter without some misgiving or, even, regret; notwithstanding ... etc., etc., etc ..."