August 2, 1913
graphite on commercially made, lined paper
8 3/8 x 6 7/8 inches
Charles E. Burchfield Archives, Gift of the Charles E. Burchfield Foundation, 2000
still I feel pretty well encouraged by the year’s work.
The last two months at school were the happiest. In March, as I mentioned before Tilly gave place to another woman, Mrs. Bower and the change was wonderful. We got along famously and work was almost a pleasure. She had a couple girls from Sebring working for her and we had many merry times. At school tho I had the most fun. Discipline is hardly known at the Art School, as compared to High School - there can be none in an Art School. We took advantage of this and cut classes often for trips downtown or walks in the park and other excuses.
Bright among my memory are the many walks I took in Lakeview Cemetery. These I took at noon usually with Kaiser. Our lunching place was not far I from school and Lakeview Cemetery was but a few steps beyond it. Lunch eaten we’d stroll over for a half hours stay. While it is unpleasant to remember