H. G. Wells's candid and fatherly letter to Dora Margaret Gibbons (Peggy), his son Frank's fiancée, offering life advice, discussing his son's career, and emphasizing the importance of ambition and hard work.

Wells talks of Mr. Sinclair that he finds his book interesting; provides further and more specific suggestions.

Front: Image of Lou Pidou in St Mathieu, Grasse, France. Back: Wells tells Ms. Kirby that he received one of her letters in Spain and would enjoy having her for tea soon.