Dear Marion,

Thank you for your letter with the information about
Olga's flight to Santa Cruz on June 27. I had been perplexed
because in your previous letter you had mistakenly written
"July", understandable given how assiduously you have been
working. Overworked as you are, you needn't take time to
answer this letter. Five weeks is not a long time, and the
issues, if any, that require further consideration can wait
until then.

I've formed the habit of wearing my car and house keys on
a string around my neck. When I look for you at the airport,
I'll replace the string with a red ribbon. That will make
me look like a bull at the Minnesota State Fair, and you
shouldn't have any trouble identifying me.

Two facets about your visit I should mention: I've asked 
a roofer, a Mr. Joe Cooper whom I found very congenial
when he gave me an estimate last spring, to begin repair
of the 174 School Street roof on July 26, or as soon 
thereafter as suits his schedule. I've put this repair 
off for too long. An east wind will drive the rain under
the shingles and water collects on the floor of the room
below.  This repair shouldn't interfere with your visit
at all. Beginning August 2nd, Klemens and his family will
be spending a week on Nantucket in a small house other
than our own, which Laura has rented. During that week,
Margaret and I would like to be in our house on Nantucket,
if at all possible, and of course we would like you to
come along, if your mood and your schedule permit. I'm
attaching today's surveillance photos to refresh your
memory of what it's all about.

Jochen