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Meanwhile in Winston-Salem, N.C. I was making slipcovers, and draperies for an interior decorator. I was sure that I could do it until some very expensive material were given me. out.of which to My heart fluttered with doubt, as the people for whom I was to do the work, sat down ready to watch the "expert" cut the first pattern. I took the material and just as I started to cut, I could hear George saying, "You can do it, Babe, you have two hands and a good head, sure/you can do it." I did it. I did some work for Mrs. James Grey, of the Reynolds Tobacco Company, feeling all the charm and genuineness of that household,/cut and sewed into each pattern, visiting with them awhile each day.

In the evenings, I taught the latest dance steps and invented a few of my own. This was excellent balance for my nerves, and tired me enough so I could sleep at nights. I helped design the furnishings for a prospective Tea House, taught so many of the owners friends and themselves to dance, while the plans were being initiated, that the room was kept for a private ballroom. I was given the use of it, too so I had a place to "let go in." [[strikethrough]] = [[strikethrough]] I was beginning to level out. A letter from Sam made me believe he must be seriously ill. I wired Clayt.

A wire came from Clayt saying that Sam was not resting like he should after a bad cold, and he thought that a word from me might have some/good effect. I wrote Sam that, I was going to pawn my diamond ring that George gad given me for our engagement, and use the money to come take care of him. Back came a frantic letter, telling me he would do anything I asked him, IF, I would promise him by return mail, not to do anything with that ring but keep it, for he had a good idea of just what that ring dignified.

The next letter was written in his own rational lovable style. We planned to be married sometime in June [[strikethrough]] . [[strikethrough]] if business kept going on as it had been An enthusiastic wire came saying that he and Clayt now owned most of the stock in the company and with this necessary free hand, he could now show the universe that aviation had come to stay, and pay.