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April 22, 1924. 



Walter Deans , Esq.. 

 #29 Brewster Street, 

 C amb r i dge , Mas s . 



My dear Mr. Dearie : 



It is more dajs 



than I care to 



think since I received your most welcome note. It has 

 been on my desk waiting for a spare moment for an answer. 



I like to think that ours was rather a remarkable 

 class, for I have never doubted that we had a remarkable lot 



was not often that boys really had a fond feeling for their 

 masters, but I am sure that all of us had a very affectionate 

 regard for all of you; and I know that it gives me the 

 greatest pleasure now when rare fortune gives me the opportunity 

 of seeing you or Mr. Legate, for a moment somewhere. Perhaps 

 no one can clearly define how a teacher influences a boy. 

 After these forty years, I certainly could not quote any words 

 that you said to us, but I do feel sure that the example and 

 influence of a very kind friend, and of an upright and useful 

 life has been a good influence for me through my life. I 

 trust we shall meet again somewhere before very long; I think 

 you know that always gives me the greatest pleasure. 



of teachers to make us so . 



I had a notion then that it 



With warmest and best regards, believe me, 



Very sincerely yours, 



