he was for long my only audience... Only from him did I ever get the idea that my ‘stuff’ could be more than a private hobby. But for his interest and unceasing eagerness for more I should never have brought The L. of the R. to a conclusion.

“Few other griefs amid the ill chances of this world have more bitterness and sh…”

“Do not trouble your hearts overmuch with thought of the road tonight. Maybe the…”

“I cordially dislike allegory in all its manifestations...”

“Let the unseen days be. Today is more than enough.”