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  • Walter E. Dandy Letter 06/01/1912

    89 Anson Street

    Barrow in Furness, England

    c. Summer, 1912

    My Dear Son

    I imagine you had a pretty hard year with poor food and Cushing's mean temper. But you are not dependant on Cushing for a job. You have got something he can't take away from you now, the training you have had this last year from him which I would think would fit you for his position in Hopkins. I would think if you had applied sooner for what you want you would have a better chance before they are all taken up. Now as Cushing has acted so small, I would try hard to beat him in his own work. I would try or apply for other places for fear you might not get Hopkins. It is no harm to be on the lookout and get such men as Dr. Mall to speak for you. Cushing will not do anything for you now. He could have been a good help in getting you a place if you and he had seen eye to eye.

    But it is a good thing to stand up for the right. Sometimes we are the loosers by it among worldly selfish men. But we have one in heaven who sees all and is above all. One who holdeth the water in the hollow of his hand, can make sweetness come out of bitterness, can lead you in a way that seemeth rather dark but I believe will come out full of sunshine. Trust in Him at all times. In time of need, not knowing exactly what to do, look up to Him who is ever willing and ready to hear the cries of His children. We need Him at all times, and especially as to any doubt about our future. Of course, I believe in using every effort and trying to get the best that is possible to get.

    Well I hope you will soon know just where and what you are going to do. So as you can enjoy your holidays and your mind be at rest. This is just your hardest time, the starting point.

    Pa did not say anything to you about investing your money. I would say I would go very slowly in the matter as you don't have very much. It is risky. If the Democrats get in power everything is liable to go very low for some years. It is risky when you only have a little. If you were making plenty it would be different to run the risk, but you say you won't be making anything if you stay in Hopkins. This is not a very pleasant world to live in without money.

    I had a letter from Mrs. B. She says Stanley came for 3 days to Sedalia. The doctors had a medical association. He had not been home for 3 years. She says that is being married. She says he is doing fairly well. As his father used to say able to keep the wolf from the door.…

    Polly keeps up with her music. She wants to know when we are coming back. She says it is such a long time since we went away. Not much news there. She says all Gornal can talk about is the Titanic.

    You ought to answer that millionaire lady's letter. Keep in with them anyhow. But I would still advise you to go and see them and see if you could like her if you married her. You could start a fine hospital (and beat Cushing), run it and use it for a good purpose. Do lots of good with it, not be afraid of the wolf getting in. I would like to see her picture. Be level headed. Don't get prejudiced. You ought to answer her letter by all means.

    Your loving Mother

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