Charles E. Burchfield, Journals December 27, 1938

Mr. Herbein said he had about given me up, but Mrs. Herbein said she was sure I was “kid” enough to want to be out in the storm.; When I left, the storm seemed even milder. With my arms full of packages, the going was hard. Two girls were ahead of me, the storm let down bars, and I found myself shouting foolish things at them. When I got to the Bakery and turned at Clinton, I had the storm at my back, and then it was truly spent.; As evening settled down, we felt snug, & secure; all indoor things took on a more pleasant aspect, and it was nice to hear the storm raging outside. After supper Arthur & I did some more casting, then I read in ‘The Yearling”.; It is a fine book; and gives me more real pleasure than anything I have read for some time. I read until long after everyone else had gone to bed.; By this time the storm had about worn itself out – the sky was spotted with a few great ragged clouds lit up by the city lights, and some stars were visible. Wed. December 28, 1938-; A.M. To Buffalo on various errands, The day was clear and sunshiny. In particular – to Albright Gallery to sign two early watercolors for the January show or opening of the new Knox room of contemporary art – while there I took the opportunity to see my “Watering Time”, (belonging to Spencer Kellog) which I have not seen for years. It still looks good; I determined to see about the glass to protect it.; A young lady there to get some pictures of hers, who introduces herself as Miss Gay. I had not remembered her – I can never bring myself to pretend to remember people, nor would I know...

Charles E. Burchfield, Journals, December 27, 1938