L. Boyce, 20.2.1916, to Asta Nielsen

46 Mildmay Grove,
Canonbury
London N.
Feb. 20.th. 1916.

My Dear Miss Nielsen,

It is with great sorrow that I write this to you. I learn by the papers here, that they are going to prohibit all films coming from abroad to this country.

Do tell me, Dear Miss Nielsen, that this is not true.

It would break my heart, if I thought I should never see you again.

You have come as an angel into my life, and I could not possibly live without you now. Your life is my life. I love you more than my life, yes, a thousand times more.

I have often tried to conquer this feeling and interest myself in other directions, but I cannot, love is too strong for me. I should have been quite contented for the rest of my days, if I only could have seen your films, but now they are going to take them from me, to ruin my happiness, interest in work, and everything.

Dear Miss Nielsen, this is no idle talk, but in all sincerity from,

L. Boyce.

P.S. If you should never hear from me again, you will know that- All's Well that ends Well.

(University Library, Lund, Asta Nielsen collection)