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2 plainly that he would have to make up his mind here and now to follow his art, or desert it entirely if he went in for a big cleanup on advertising. You see he is lured by the old will-o the wisp of piling up enough money to live two or three years in Germany or France -- and then to go back to his writing. God -- what I'd give to be 32 and unmarried as he is! It wouldn't take me long to choose.

I think Ill get back to my second story soon. It couldnt be done in the publication business. But this place makes one think of the old Critchfield where such things could be done.

Another thing I told Don is that if one lays off too long -- until conditions are right -- the vision fades. One pays and pays for being a recreant. I know.

Morrow and I attended a party given by Margie Curry at her apartments two weeks ago. Both of us were piped. Morrow had a good time. Made one after another listen to him -- but