like a slave to get the patch of long grass in front of the gate on the street cut and levelled like other boulevards. Dick was very different from either of us. His chief delight was to play ball with a crowd of boys and always had some pal with him. For years he & Ferdie Wiser were inseperable companions. He was quicker at school and went farther in the High School than we did. He loved to read stories and to spend his money. One time some one 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 for the tramps in the wood as much as Quint or I and I believe he was half afraid of the horses, unless they behaved themselves very seemly. He had the reputation for being a very slick diver and good swimmer, but 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 never think of any thing 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