Alan sure has the measles. We tried to keep the conductor and every body away. saying we thought he had a bad cold, as he has a bad cough but the conductor got wise and looked at him and knows he has the measles. but he seems to be a good sort. and tells us not to say any thing to any body or he would have to report it and we would have to get off the train. there are sme more children n the train and we are having some job trying to keep them away from the girls. one good thing the car is not very crowded, we have to take turns watching him. and going to the diner in relays. but nobody is hungry. and Alan does not eat any thing. got from milk and soup from the diner and he onlu eat a couple of spoonfuls and then to finish it