Charles E. Burchfield (1893-1967)

He, himself, would scoff at such praise, but he is good to her and Mr. Parker being such a egoist and a grouch, Mrs. K. naturally relies more on Charlie for companionship and sympathy.

     In fairness to Mr. K. he probably gets fed up with Mrs. K’s religion - she is a Russelite and is continually, talking about the futility of planning for the future, since the world is to come to an and very soon.)

                   Oct. 8 - 1913

     Fine autumn weather - clear skies, warm sunshine – And wonderful cool breezes from the south - a calm quietness has settled over all things. The odor of burning leaves - what intoxication it contains!

It is almost an insult to nature to go to school on such days. I long for the woods. The woods! - I often wonder what I am naturalist or artist, for the pursuit of one hinders the other - I seem always to be de-