Baskett_William_Taylor_Diary_3

Blanch treated me fine. Keep repeating how glad they were to see me. McEwing & Clerget were also returned wanderers and the girls treated them swell. Philura is getting better looking every time I see her. We broke up

12-30 and I had to rush to catch the 12-45 [one]. {Retur} Got home after one, and as Nelson was awake, we talked awhile. ------------------- Sunday Talked to [Joseph S.] Lawton (class of 1905) over phone. Made a date with him for Saturday night to call on some

of his girl friends. Went to church to hear Powell — excellent sermon. He bemoaned the maternalism of the present day, and seemed to advocate [spiritualism]. Spoke to several of the church brothers & sisters. Went to V.P.'S in afternoon. We fussed most

of the time about letter writing but I enjoyed it. Ate supper at Julius' — very nice & home like. Went to Hortense's at night & had a pretty good time although I was feeling bum. Met my rival — Mr. Cryton Hartwell — think he is a

fine little fellow. Had another chat with Virignia, and the rest of the crowd invited us to talk of the moon. Virginia sang and it was surely sweet. She has a great fondness for love songs, and I