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[[preprinted]] 4 [[/preprinted]] I reprimanded Charles and told him what to do in similar circumstances; namely, [[underlined]] to stop and wait until the arrival of a policeman, [[/underlined]] who would decide and report. [[underlined]] Feb. 26 [[/underlined]] Went with Andrew to visit the firm which had sold me, my Diesel engine, which is now on the yacht ION. Then drove to the floor-tile concern which laid the floors of my house The Anchorage. Afternoon went out in the Pram with Rowl, under sail and steady breeze. - Fine successful run, specially since the rigging had been somewhat improved on the Pram and by lowering the bank aft; thus giving more sail area. Afterwards [[underlined]] spoke to Andrew ^[[Andrew]] that in as far as he had told me that he wanted to withdraw from his present function at the Anchorage [[/underlined]] and had told me that he [[underlined]] intended to go in separate business, [[/underlined]] [[overwritten]] I [[/overwritten]] (See in notebook 59) I had [[strikethrough]] to [[/strikethrough]] tried to find a [[end page]] [[start page]] [[preprinted]] 5 [[/preprinted]] suitable man for replacing him. That among many applicants there was one who had presented to Mrs. Baekeland; his excellent references. Having served in the [[underlined]] U.S. Coast guard, [[/underlined]] had a training as engineer, and had received excellent report when he left the Coast Guard. He is married and has only one child. [[underlined]] Andrew became furious [[/underlined]] and lost his temper and protested. I told him the trouble his wife had caused us on similar circumstances. - He retaliated by [[strikethrough]] recited [[/strikethrough]] reciting and exagerating small matters which happened years ago and mostly caused [[underlined]] by his stupid half-witted wife. [[/underlined]] I finally claimed the whole thing by writing out a cash check for 600$ for him. I felt very irritated by his violent attitude and exagerations. [[underlined]] Feb. 27. [[/underlined]] He seems [[strikethrough]] sowhat [[/strikethrough]] somewhat less irritated this morning. - I myself was very disquieted by his attitude. The name of his intended [[underlined]] successor is Paul Schmiedicke [[/underlined]] born in Germany but long ago has obtained U.S. Citizenship
Transcription Notes:
"Pram" refers to a small utility dinghy.