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think much of a diesel - was afraid she wouldn't kick cars as fast as a G-11 (the 0-6-0).  We told him the YM was mistaken there, for that was where they shone.  Tom ran into a man in Biddeford, I believe, who had one 0-8-0 affectionately called "Big Bertha" and he assured Tom that if he ever put a diesel up there that wouldn't do everything "Big Bertha" would do, they'd run him out of town.  They recounted many of "Big Bertha's" exploits with pride and affection.
Harrison and I got along A-1 again today.  An illustration of Harrison's type:  When I would introduce us to these people, I'd say, "My name's Craton, General Electric Co., and this is Mr. Harrison of the American Locomotive Co., etc etc"  Harrison introduced us a couple of times today and he did it this way:  "This is Mr. Craton of the General Electric Co. and my name's Harrison of the American Locomotive Co."  There's a difference there and a significant one.  Not that I was entirely boorish but his way is much nicer - the other man first, then me.  There's no "I, I, I" stuff about Harrison;  I'm all for him.
Harrison and I went to the "Fine Cuts" Theater this evening to see "Slalum", a German made ski movie.  The admission was 75¢ and I was expecting big things.  Instead "Slalum" to me, was about as amateurish an affair as I've ever seen outside of home movies.  I honestly think I could have