Émile ZOLA. L.A.S., Médan December 31, 1893, to a young lady; 1 page in-8. Readings for young girls. He is reluctant to reply, "because every young girl has parents, whom she must obey. I do believe you can read Le Rêve and Au Bonheur des Dames from me. But that's only an indication, and not even advice. Books don't lose women, but some women do. There are some who can read everything, and others whom Paul et Virginie would poison"...