Pasadena, California. May 24, 1932. Mrs. T. I. Sappington, 419 Eighth Avenue South, Great Falls, Montana. Dear Marie: I infer from your letter that you would like to come up to the Lake again this summer, but first I want to tell you something of my plans so that you will know before you come what I would like. I am not looking for much company. Of course, the unexpected is always with us and I want to take Jack and run away for a few days at a time during the sum- mer. Would you be afraid to stay there by yourself? You know the Coulters will be right close but I want you to know that you might have to be there alone for a night or so at different times. If you come, Marie, make your plans to stay until I leave for California which will be the first part of September as I now expect to come home on the train. I have done my own cooking all winter and am plumb fed up on it. I want to turn the entire responsibility of the kitchen over to some one who can make surprises for me. You have known me twenty odd years and prob- ably know what I would expect. I want to rest and build up my tired nerves. Let me know by air mail if you will come so that I can make other arrangements if you decide not to. We should arrive at the Lake some time around the first of July – I will have to let you know later the exact date. The plan for this summer is that I am going to do the things I want to do instead of taking care of a bunch or others and having my house full to over-flowing. I hope to hear that you will come up and take care of me this summer. My very kindest to you and yours. Very sincerely, [Transcribed by Lauren B. Gerfen, 2012-12-20]