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of impressive clouds, could be seen a patch of clear sky, brilliantly golden in the late afternoon sunlight. It made me think of the drama of life. On the one side, lay a dark, hopeless-looking future, somber, black, without apparent cessation, utterly devoid of any cheerful aspect whatever--it represented the life of selfishness, of sin, the life not lived right. But where the break in the sky occurred, one saw the light. There were many clouds to be seen even there, but they were bright clouds and looked beautiful, while beyond them, one could see the golden sunshine of the clear sky, like a beautiful life filled with obstacles, but withal beautiful, and beyond those barriers, in themselves interesting, the clear, calm, lovely satisfaction of having fought and won through at last despite obstacles in one's pathway.

Reading Steinmetz's biography today, I learned the story of a man who really lived. The story of a man who was very wonderful indeed, and knew the values of life. A scientist, a teacher, a philosopher, a lover of every phase of life, his story should be an inspiration to any man who longs to live more fully. The frequent allusions to his little granddaughter, Marjorie, made my memory hark back to that pleasant dinner and evening in Schenectady when I enjoyed the Starzenskis' hospitality and took Marjorie to the Unitarian dance. I wonder if I shall ever meet her again, who called me too old and too serious for her sixteen or so happy years. She was a different child. To have grown up in the intimacy of such a man must perforce make anyone somewhat different.

[[underlined]] To Mother, November 6, 1927: [[/underlined]] I enjoyed the news of the school and especially the news of your having the prettiest foot and leg in the school. I can understand that easily because they certainly [[underlined]] are [[/underlined]] pretty. ...... There is little word from the Luthers save that Tony is ready to come home anytime. They say a party of hoboes make its headquarters in Skykomish, so Tony doesn't feel comfortable strolling around very much, and must stay anchored in the hotel most of the time while Ben and Ogden and the rest of them work "nights, days, Sundays and Holidays" as Ted Elliott says. We shall be glad to see them back here but when that will be seems indefinite.

[[underlined]] To Mother, November 9, 1927: [[/underlined]] We have exciting news from Louisville. The Fritschners have sold their house and must be out by December 1st, so are feverishly hunting for an apartment at present.
Mrs. Fritschner is very glad to be rid of the burden of taking care of the big house, now that Willie is gone and there is really no reason for them to stay in it. So they are looking for an apartment just large enough for themselves and Carrie. Willie isn't sure her father will like it but he seems to be anticipating it thus far with a great deal of enthusiasm.