[marginalia]A:1415-2[end marginalia] A most endearing trait in "Lionel" is his love for children. A close observer will notice how quickly little children lose their timidity and fear in his company, and even show a willingness to play with him. Children sense real love, and they respond to this man who looks like a beast, and they have no fear. "Lionel" loves life and outside sports. He keenly enjoys lectures and music. He speaks English and German fluently. Bremen is the spot he loves best of all, and there he spends his vacations. He thoroughly enjoys working with the soil, and his garden is his greatest pride. His first appearance since the World War was in the Colosseum in Essen, in April of 1918. His large following wherever he goes proves that he has not lost any of his drawing power or attraction. In the summer season of 1923 Lionel appeared at the Dreamland Circus Side show and in 1924 with Ringling Brothers & Barnum and Bailey Circus. Owing to the fact that Lionel was a great success at the above shows the management of the Dreamland Circus Side Show by special arrangement, and through the courtesy of Mr. Wm. Siebold, of Bremen, Germany, succeeded in securing a return engagement of this great and fascinating curiosity. Yours Truly, LIONEL [illegible handwritten marginalia]