In Tarrytown , New York , he worked as a bellboy at the Castle School for Girls .
In Tarrytown , New York , he won the friendship of the kindly librarian of the school , Lilian Parsons , who became a strong influence .
In Tarrytown , New York , he worked as a bellboy at the Castle School for Girls , and won the friendship of the kindly librarian of the school , Lilian Parsons , who became a strong influence .