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reserved, revered by associates, respected by 

 employees, he is loved by those who know him 

 best. Possessed of a strong individuality and 

 intensity of feeling combined with extreme 

 sensitiveness, he is compelled to carefully pro- 

 tect his vitality that he may devote all his 

 strength to his chosen work. 



A seeker after truth alone, he subscribes to no 

 creed, belongs to no cult or sect, and refuses to 

 wear badge or title, for only life sets the true seal 

 to character. Unfettered by prejudice, always 

 guarding against self-deception, laying aside 

 theory, dogma, bias, he believes in himself and 

 the sacredness of his mission. 



A stroll among his growing plants, a day on 

 the seashore or by some trickling mountain 

 stream, are his chosen recreations, for his is a soul 

 that feels the joy of the meadow, the laughter 

 of the brook and sees unknown beauty in the 

 most familiar objects. 



He is intensely fond of music, but, as he is 

 compelled to conserve his strength, seldom 

 attends evening entertainments, and so insistent 

 are the demands of his work that his vacations 

 are few. 



He is a rare conversationalist, using language 

 clear and vivid, and ever since the time when his 

 teacher granted him the privilege of writing an 



