COPY December 12, 1931 My dear Mother: There is not much news yet. we are both awfully busy and very lonesome. We feel as though we are giving up a great deal. On the other hand, of course, there is a wonderful opportunity for service here, and honor (as well as criticism) to be earned. I am adapting myself as rapidly as possible to an entirely different regime from my past life. The waste of time is a terrible thing to get accustomed to. I saw by the paper that Chan was visiting you. I wish I could have seen him. I enclose herewith a clipping from The Washington Star, which surprises me as much as it does you. I know nothing about this whatever. Much love from both of us. Your affectionate son, Mrs. C.G.Austin, 91 South Main Street, St Albans, Vermont.