November 18 Monday – Sam’s notebook: “Embalm—bury—cremate, if these fail, try dissection. Extravagant enough in American form—in original Scotch form more so. Unconscious: chance juxtaposition of quaint or grotesque incongruous elements” [NB 44 TS 18].

The Plasmon Syndicate sent a cable to Sam: “Your telegram of 18th received. Have had an interview with Bergheim. Have received from the following. Must request you keep this information perfectly confidential.” Sales figures for Jan. 1901 and for Sept, Oct. and to Nov. 18, 1901 were given, with estimates for Nov. and Dec., making the total 1901 sales projected £27,000 with a profit of £16,000. “Considers prospects are enormous and estimates for 30 per cent dividend or over by March 1902” [MTP]. Note: Sam’s cable of Nov. 18 is not extant; the Syndicate’s cable may have been this day or just after Nov. 18.