John was in high spirits. “Hope you’ve noticed that I’m exactly on time,” he told Babe in a confidential aside. “Old Dwight nearly passed away with surprise when he saw me settling down to a good steady grind. It’s queer how people always think that if a fellow doesn’t work it’s because he hasn’t brains enough. Old Dwight said he actually envied me my clear and logical mind. I told him to tell that to dad, and he did--wrote a corking letter all about me and my industry and my marvelous progress. I can’t wait to get dad’s answer.”