Charles E. Burchfield (1893-1967)

[inscription reads] " Unfortunately the lake front here is owned by privacy-loving millionaires and so we have to keep much to the boulevard. At one place E - turned aside to look into a greenhouse. I did too but was sorry as I saw violets in full bloom. It hurt as much as the first time I saw and heard a robin in January. Immediately after, we were delighted in seeing a lawn dotted with snow-drops. I could scarce realize it was true. This our “Indian Spring” and it will be hard to return to winter again. "