Charles E. Burchfield (1893-1967)

in my right hand I was indeed carrying a suitcase, which I had no recollection of either seeing or picking up. For a moment I just gaped at her, and then said inanely “Well, I guess I can hardly explain that, can I” – I think she understood, for she smiled and said “That’s quite all right” – and I left after futilely stammering a few incoherent remarks, I left.; After finishing my studies – I left for home with reluctance, and would not have gone had it not been for the girls’ music lessons & date with the dentist. Rain had set in, in earnest, and the effects about the canal and harbor were interesting and exciting – the bluish rain mist divided the whole scene into ‘planes that are not apparent when the air is clear.; At late afternoon I called for the girls, and found the little scene looking down Stevenson from No. Legion drive very fascinating, and on the return I made a special study of it.; ; ; ; Feb. 12 – Monday –; Since it was a school holiday – we all went to Hippodrome to see two comedy films – Laurel & Hardy & a Jones Family – Both seemed to miss the mark for us.; ; ; ; Feb. 13 – Tues –; Started water-color of the Stevenson street scene. About midafternoon I felt the need of additional studies, but