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Dick is miscast--he can't pull all his enthusiasm into his work.

I haven't sized Frank up yet--he is something of a puzzle to me. I think, however, that he is more versatile, more all around in his interests--a bit like me in that respect, for I feel an interest in all things, so much so, in fact, that I think I might have tried several professions with equal content and success--art, writing, architecture, they all appeal.

Today all well at the office, I am cleaning up my work in preparation for whatever I may be given to do on the New York Central job. Bredenberg has been in New York for over a week, what doing, I know not. But I am not worrying--enough of that! About a year ago, I was having my rockiest of all times, I think--Mr. Anderson! My diaey has a very complete account of that experience and it reads like a book. What a lesson that was in the wisdom of faith. I spoke of that affair to Mr. Webb the other day and he said I could forget all that now--I was safe.

The Luthers have left for Skykomish, Washington, Ben to help get the two Great Northerns running properly. I should enjoy a real trip like that someday. Miller, the Great Northern sign-up, came into our office today. I think they are going to put him on the Chile Exploration job, poor boy, but it is the best way to start, after all. Brandenstein left for Schenectady today to take his gas-car job in the Railway Engineering Dept.

Erie, Pa.,
Tuesday, September 27, 1927.

I cannot but admit that I am quite disappointed today. Bredenberg has not yet returned from New York and I learned from Mr. Webb that he has been down there getting acquainted with the New York Central people, jobs, etc. So it appears I am not to be the NYC man after all. I understand why they are taking Bredenberg with his superior experience. The thing that hurts is that I was told by Mr. Webb that I would be the man. I know Mr. Webb is going to use me on the job but it now looks as though I should do the odd jobs and Bredenberg be the master of things. Well, who knows what it will lead to? I am going to believe it is for the best and do my best with whatever I am given to do. It will be interesting to trace the progress of this development. I must fight harder than ever now to make good in all ways--to be what I have long dreamed of. Willie was darling in cheering me up--she is a dear, dear girl. How lucky I am to have her.

[[underlined]] To Mother, September 27, 1927: [[/underlined]] We picture you now as being a very, very busy lady indeed in your library, cataloging your books. ...... Next week we plan to drive to Cleveland to the American Electric Railway convention at the Public Auditorium and see all the latest trolley cars, locomotives, etc. on exhibition. Dick and Ethel will go with us.