Letter 94b

The Letters of J.R.R. Tolkien
Letter 94b
Recipient	Christopher Tolkien
Date	9 January 1945
Subject(s)	Inklings

Letter 094b is a letter written by J.R.R. Tolkien and published in The Letters of J.R.R. Tolkien: Revised and Expanded edition.

Summary

Tolkien reflects on the profound impact of Bernadette Soubirous' story (see Letter 94a), appreciating its blend of fairy tale elements with truth and sanctity. He mentions reading Martindale's pamphlet, which reveals some artistic liberties taken in the book and film adaptations.

Additionally, Tolkien describes a meeting with C.S. Lewis and his brother, who were dismayed by the unexpected return of a family member with a new baby. Tolkien and his married friends humorously exacerbated their gloom by predicting the challenges ahead.