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with my cartooning. I think my work is better than it has ever been, which is amazing because I haven't done a thing for 8 or 9 years!

We went to the Scarborough's to play poker tonight (1/10¢ per point) with Maybelle, Walter and "Brother John," who had spent the day at various Erie gambling houses, and claimed to have won and then lost about $300! I scarcely believe it. It was not a smooth evening. The presence of John cast a strain over things for everyone. He uncorked a dirty story that Walter tried to suppress but unsuccessfully. He swore rather profusely at first and Walt had to suppress that. And it was that way all evening. He described once, how he slept with a bottle beside the bed, and took a heavy snort immediately upon arising every morning. That embarrassed Maybelle and Walt, and John announced then that he knew he embarrassed them- and that made matters worse. He remarked once about that being "that Burn's lipstick," so I judged he finally had his date. I know Walt and Maybelle want to get rid of him gracefully, but he talked last night of staying a while longer! He's a queer duck. I wonder where or how he will wind up.

Bab and Rog both easing onto the sick list again with slight colds. Spring! you cannot come too soon!