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9 PM were in the Terrace Room or whatever they call it, ordering our dinner. It was delicious and we took it slow and easy, dancing betimes. The only trouble was that a great and almost overpowering lassitude began to creep over Maybelle and Barbara and they were all for calling it a day at 11 PM - even earlier. Finally we retired to our room again about 11 PM, got into various states of undress and chinned until about midnight when we all at last retired. We were kind of provoked that we couldn't carry on until 2 or 3 AM - Charlie and Willie were especially peppy - but after all, perhaps it was for the best. I know after my strenuous week, I was ready to retire at midnight although I didn't admit very much along that line.

Erie, Pa.,
Sunday, Jan. 28, '40.

Breakfast at 10:30 AM at the Statler and off to Erie about 12:30 PM - home at 4 PM, where we finished off what little remained of the Four Roses, and then the party dispersed. It was a swell weekend and I think we all make an unusually congenial group. We should do it oftener. Family well - all okay - and glad to retire after Charlie McCarthy and half of the Ford Hour with Richard Crooks.

Erie, Pa.,
Monday, Jan. 29, 1940.

  Went into the office this morning all pepped up to do a terrific day's work. Called up Frank Guillot and he says, "Yeah! Come on down. Hamilton and Wakeley are here and we're just getting started.