Charles E. Burchfield (1893-1967)

58.  Bertha + I discussed at length whether she should go to New York with me. Because I felt she didn't want to go, ((CD) the effort, expense + bother - not that she didn't really want to be there) I agreed it would not be admissible. But the decision was depressing -

     B + the girls to Buffalo shopping - Art + I supped alone on chili-con-carne -[i]

                   May 1 - Friday -

     Letter from F.R. - He says "Hurrah for you - For working out a way to bring Bertha" - Then asked us to come to his house, + then stay over at the Shelton as his guests. So I told B. She would have to go after all. So it is decided.

     A sultry day (84˚) - I am at sea - unable to do anything much.[ii]

                   May 3 - Sunday -

     Rev. Neil announced in church today that Tony Schweichart had died at 9:30 (It was Tony who first told me of the existence of the "Great Elm).[iii]

                   May 4 -

     To Zoar Valley - (after a long hesitation - the season is so far ahead of last year, that I was not yet mentally ready in the "Lavender + Old Lace" subject.)

     I was chagrined, on arriving at the old house, to discover that someone had moved in, and that I would not have the place to my-self. However, in spite of the interest and curiosity they showed, in my picture, with frequent comings + goings, they were,