November 30. “Button, my heart cries out every time I enter the study and find the entrance to your room inaccessible.

And there’s nothing I can do about it. I can imagine how you must be feeling in that dark room all by yourself without anything to do. I only hope they finish the work in time. Please bear with me and have patience. I am so sorry.”

“Buddy, what fault is it of yours? Chill. It will get over in no time.”

“My daughter and I saw the film New York partially last night and, I must say, I loved what little I saw of the movie. The story was good and the film was very well shot. Even the actors did a great job especially Neil and Katrina. John was good too. I wish you were around to see it. You could have given me your expert opinion.”