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[[circled]] 121 [[/circled]] coaches - and had talks with Steele and Johnson about the Bar le duc situation and the needs there Came to the "Crillon" to live. and got a pleasant little room next to Jacks three rooms. It will be very nice to be together I wonder now I did'nt do it before Dined with Jack and Gioffrey. Friday 25th October No word from Corrina - or from home - except a cable from [[?]] about Harry - If Corrina had been home she would surely have wired me - she must be on the sea - and I look to see her turn up about Thursday or Friday of next week War news continues favorable but German resistance grows stronger - their "Swan Song" perhaps - and it is particularly violent against the American north & to the West of Verdun We add our blood to all that wonderfull Verdun region - where so much French life has been laid down for the Victory we now can almost see ahead - can hear his wings in the night. Much and perhaps long fighting may be ahead - but the end is in sight - Saturday. 26 - October Mr. Carter and Mr. Sheets asked me if I would go to England to