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Oct 31, 1935. Clara joined when told. Mr. Darling went with me to dinner & we talked till midnight about many things so Clara and I talked later. Both somewhat stunned at the sudden turn of events. It seems like a hell of a joke on somebody for me to be chief and I only hope I'm not the butt of the joke. It is to become effective Nov. 15 just two weeks from now. Nov 1, 1935 Plan to get away tonight instead of last night which was delayed by the above. Still somewhat dizzy. Worked in office all day with little result. Ben Foster, Young, Ballard all in for conference. Talked for an hour with the Chief and then home for dinner. Took B.&O. train out of Washington at 9:00 P.M. under orders from the chief to return as soon as it was humanly possible. Nov 2, 1935. Arrived in Chicago at 1:55 & worked until 4:00 P.M. Heard the last period of the thrilling Notre Dame -- Ohio State game on a radio in the station. Rode on the "Zepher" the Burlingtons crack train from Chicago to St. Paul. Seats very uncomfortable for me. Changed to N.P. at 10:30. Met Aldens for a few minutes. Got on train & went to bed. Something came thru my window at midnight & shatter glass all over me. No one hurt