had some big motive in life and reason for making good. But I have
seldom known a fellow that had so many reasons why he should make
good. You have the confidence of your father and your aunt. You have
the children for whom you will do right. You have Clara, whom you
have wronged and whom you will have to teach all over again to trust
you. Surely all these things added to your own firm will to try and
undo all the unhappiness you have given people, ought to help you
every day as you prove the good stuff that is in you.

I, of course, telephoned Clara of your starting off and yesterday
she came to the office and we had a long talk. She is only sorry
that you did not see the baby and says she will be only too glad to
have special pictures taken of the children to send you. This was
after I suggested that she let me take a snapshot of them to send
you.

Be sure and write to your father and aunt often. And please remember
my last instructions, which were to let me know fully about
yourself. When you write, tell me all about the camp life; how they
arrange the living; how long hours you have to work; what they give
you for recreation, etc. Pick out for your friends men who can help
you, not hinder you, in your good determinations, and hope there
will be at least one man there in whom you can trust and to whom you
can go for advice.

I will let you know about the children all the time. Clara says
Nellie [the small daughter] was expecting to see you again. Don't
worry, she will never forget you.

With all good wishes,