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  • Walter E. Dandy Letter 02/05/1914

    11 Holford Place

    Percy Circus

    London, England

    February 5, 1914

    My Dear Boy,

    Yours of January 24 just received with Cushing's letter enclosed. Am pleased to hear you are well even if you have boils and Cushing to try and discourage you. It will take more than them to overpower you won't it. He evedently thinks now that your work is good enough for the east when he wants it. And even complements it. He has evedently an axe to grind. Let him turn his own grind stone at least as far as you are concerned unless you see it to your advantage. I certainly would not consider his. I think you had better advise him to go west. You have seen Cushing's defeat. The German has not hurt you. And Dr. Heuer can't stand in your way long and if he does you will find out it was for your good.

    I am glad you got your picture taken before the boils etc. showed up. You know we often look at it and think it fine except arms or coat sleeves especially the right one. Mama says if she was a sergeon she would make them look different. But she don't blame you for sitting this way but the man who took the picture for not seeing so many wrinkles in the sleeve. But you know she is pretty hard to please isn't she. …

    I just asked her if she was ready to go back in March as you suggest. But she don't seem anxious till you are more settled. Besides I think the sea would be rather rough so early in the year. But she is coming back in summer to see her boy. She feels he is well looked after now. Especialy since she has seen how well you look in picture.……

    Come and have dinner. It is just ready. We often wish for you to help us eat cold beef and onions on Sunday night. We still get it and like it.…

    Your affectionate Father

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