I had a very candid telephone conversation with Roald Kirby,
whom I found to have much good will toward our family
and to be very sympathetic both to Margrit's wishes and
to my concerns.  I explained to Roald that I had known his
grandfather, and his grandmother, that I had gone to school
with his mother whom I liked very much, that I was much
appreciative of his efforts on behalf of Margrit,
that Margrit was recovering from a very serious illness.
I was concerned that Margrit was neither physically nor
mentally able to carry out her plans, and I described
what these plans were. I assured him that I would re-
imburse both him and his brother Russell for any expenditures
that Margrit left unpaid. Roald said that Margrit had not
yet told him at what time he should meet her at the airport.

I told Roald he should not hesitate to decline Margrit's
requests if they embarrassed him or if he felt that what
Margrit proposed to do was impractical or dangerous. I said
that I was especially concerned about Russell's safety in
driving Margrit's car to Detroit. I urged that Russell inspect
and test-drive Margrit's car before setting out on a 600 mile
trip. I reminded Roald that both his uncle and his father
had died violent deaths, and I urged him and Russell to make
special effort to avoid further such tragedy in their family.
I explained that Margrit was welcome in Belmont at all times,
and I gave Roald my telephone number to call if Margrit or he
needed help.