Dyuman's Correspondence with The Mother

30 October 1934

Mother,

M took no food last night, this morning and this noon. Is he not well?

I know nothing about M not eating, but perhaps it is in protest because I made him remove plants which he did not want to remove (the plants were injuring the foundations of Cocotiers house). But now if the men also will start a hunger strike when I do not do exactly what they want me to do! then ... Perhaps you might speak to him and ask him why he did not eat. Do not mention my supposition—let him say what he has to say.

30 October 1934