The /READ qualifier indicates that neither a journal file nor an
output file will be created. If you do not specify an existing
file and you are using the EVE editor, Mail creates a new file.
If you do not specify an existing file with the /READ qualifier
and you are using the EDT editor, Mail displays "Input file does
not exist" and returns you to the MAIL> prompt. When you use
the /READ qualifier, enter the QUIT command to end the editing
session. If you enter the EXIT command, you are prompted for a
file specification.