It could make one slightly mad,
to post in the journal of one's own typist, and yet the time seemed so very ripe to do so. I hope that she will forgive me.
Part of the comment, however, struck a very deep chord and I wanted to post it here as well:
"Mr. Franklin, Mr. Adams, and Mr. Jefferson would weep to see what has become of their hard work.".
In point of fact, it should have been "... what has been done to the house they so lovingly and painstakingly built", but one way or another, the resonance of that comment stays with us both, making my typist angry, and me a little melancholy.
I enjoyed my visit with Dr. Franklin so much; he was charming, he was intelligent, and something of a rake! His hopes for his new country were so sincere, however, one couldn't help respecting him - even just a little.
How I wish this Mr. Bush could be made to truly experience what he's done to America.
Part of the comment, however, struck a very deep chord and I wanted to post it here as well:
"Mr. Franklin, Mr. Adams, and Mr. Jefferson would weep to see what has become of their hard work.".
In point of fact, it should have been "... what has been done to the house they so lovingly and painstakingly built", but one way or another, the resonance of that comment stays with us both, making my typist angry, and me a little melancholy.
I enjoyed my visit with Dr. Franklin so much; he was charming, he was intelligent, and something of a rake! His hopes for his new country were so sincere, however, one couldn't help respecting him - even just a little.
How I wish this Mr. Bush could be made to truly experience what he's done to America.