Charles E. Burchfield, Journals, June 14, 1946

Friday (June 14) –

     Most of day at gallery – further discussion of pictures. Take also with me “Blackeyed Shed” (bought at auction from Chrysler, and “Scrapped Locomotives” bought back from Sheafer’s.)

     Alex Brook & Gould in.

     Evening with Frank & Margaretta again. They were in a love making mood, which was distasteful to me & boring. She cooked & served the dinner & it was excellent. Afterwards, as I was about to leave, they quarreled about Margaretta’s dog. Frank had promised the dog to take him for a walk, Margaretta said he didn’t need to go out. So Frank childishly refused to go out without the dog. Disgusted & afraid of missing my train, I went out into the hail. M-trying to get Frank from his chair, tore his sweater to shreds, at which he called her a filthy name. I left them. Later as I was still waiting for a taxi, Frank came out with the dog, but a taxi came up then & I merely waved, jumped in & drove off. I cannot tell which is worse, to see a couple making love, or quarreling.

     I lay in my berth a long time sleepless, wondering what would be the outcome of it all. Surely the Gallery cannot go on so. 

Charles E. Burchfield, Journals, June 14, 1946