like a slave to get the aptch of long grass in front of the gate on the street cut and levelled wlike other boulevards Dick was very differnent from weeithe rof us. His chielf delight was to play ball with a crowd of boys and always had some pal woth him. For years he & Ferdie Wiser were inseperable companions. He was quicker at school and went farther in High School than we did. He loved to read stories and to spend his money. One time someone gave him five cents so he posted right off to spend it. Aunty cautioned him not to spend it on anything foolish so he returned with a loaf of bread. He never cared fior the tramos in the wood or as much as Quint or I and I believe he was half afraid of the horses unlesss they behaved themselves very seemly. He hadthe reputation fior being avery slick diver and good swoimmer,, nbut was noted mostly for his neatness and for being particular to have his clothes just right. I was always an awful ragamuffin. He was a favorite with the girls and could always have a good time with them while i could only wish I could but could neve rthink of abuthing to do or say when I was with them and I don't believe Quint in those days had any use for them whatever. So there we stood as schoolboys with natures very