Charles E. Burchfield (1893-1967)

91. event of the picnic had not yet taken place (the dinner) and inasmuch as some of the company "officials" had come and stayed only an hour, I hated likewise to run out on them, especially since they insisted I be their guest, and they were making every effort to entertain me. If only all meetings with former friends and associated, could only be timed exactly to last just as long as the first warm glow of renewed contact lasted, how much better it would be. Tho I eventually did long to get away, still, there will always remain with me, that pleasant few hours, when I felt that we were overjoyed to see each other again.

     An attempt was made in mid-afternoon to get up the usual "games" and races. Not many had come however, and after three desultory races, the games were abandoned. I was persuaded to fill out in the "old man's race"! -

     Dinner was at five-thirty, and by 6:30 the party broke up. Pal taken with fits.[i]

                   Aug 2, (Sunday) -

     P.M. Berlin's call up and want to come out for the evening. We are happy to receive them - A pleasant evening - lunch at midnight.[ii]

                   Aug 3 -

     P.M.  B + I to see "Mrs. Miniver" a very fine picture.[iii]

                   Aug 4 -

     Had to put away "Wheat field" and now am at loose ends. I seem completely stale on painting.[iv]

     Pal had four more running fits this evening.