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ago, and holler down to him that it was terrible to listen to up here, and that his father wouldn't like it anyway. When I went down to supper I saw 2 piles of books (at least a shelf full) on the floor, newspapers strewn about, and rugs askew. The rumblings have subsided at present and not much squealing is going on. I hope they get to bed soon now.

I owe Doris a card. She wrote me one some time ago. (Brother has been locked in his room and is trying to kick the door down.) I started reading her letters and numbering them in order. I find that a lot of the August ones and later ones are missing. They must have got put in with some of her home letters, I guess.

Jimmie had tickets to go to Marsh's inauguration and invited me, so she and I went yesterday. His speech was broadcasted over the radio, but at such a time that you wouldn't be likely to hear it. It was reported in the papers so you may have glanced at it. J. and I both thot he sounded a conservative note for which we are thankful. On my way out to Stoneham, however, I heard some girls at Sullivan Sq. talking. They didn't seem to like what he said. He didn't support athletics enough for them. Murlin was on the platform, but looked much older and rather careworn J. and I thought.

I don't hear a sound; I think the children must have departed. Good riddance to them, say I. Sounds again!

I hope that you are both well. I'll be out when Doris comes if not before. How is the work going?
Best wishes,
Lena.

Transcription Notes:
Marsh was president of Boston University