ABSTRACT
Perhaps there is an underground passage connecting this subject with my next. As far as I know, Schmiedeberg was directly charged with telling me the secret of your chances, and I do not see why I should not have my share in the fore-pleasure when the end-pleasure will perhaps not materialize. I too say that it would be splendid, and that it would cause the whole of Germany to collapse, but I am afraid it is too good to be true. Just think how disoriented a man must be to consider Simmel for this post besides yourself! It is too reminiscent of Ferenczi's ephemeral professorship in Budapest. For my part I shall be happy if a lecturership comes out of it for you. In the long run the faculty would not tolerate anyone imposed on them.
