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July, 31, 1904

En Route New York to Jefferson, N.H. Morning on train. Hot &
dusty - no breakfast with exception of cup of coffee. Spent about 2
hours taking with a Mr. Steinway of piano fame. Interesting man
opposed to Trade Unionism & with no sympathy? with the working man.
A large employer of labor himself, he gave several examples in his
experience of their stupidity, opposition, and ingratitude.

Arrived at Jefferson, N.H. about 2:15 P.M. Saw my poor
friend & former class-mate at college Aug. F. Holly Jr. and his
estimable wife. Poor Gus in the last stages of Tuberculosis of
the spine and still thinking he is going to get well. Sat talking
with him for 5 hours. His wife tells me I am the only
person he can talk with and enjoy it. I always do him good.
He will look forward to seeing me for months. Being on his
back & helpless he says he is sorry the hay is all in as he took
as much pleasure in seeing the men mow in the beautiful fields
with those blue hazy mountains in the background. His wife
is an angel of mercy. The loveliest woman I have ever seen. Her
whole life wrapped up in him, and grasping at a straw,
believing in her innermost heart that he will get well. Her
family are to visit her next week and she doesn't care to have
them because she will not be able to see as much of him
all to herself. This after nursing him for 3 years! A great
strain on my nerves after the strenuous life of the last few days to
lie to him for hours looking him in the eye - my best friend -
& telling him how much better he is looking and encouraging him and

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