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I read the last copy of TIME, which was forwarded to me, on the slope of a heather-clad mountain. When I had finished it I buried it among the ling. [Note: Not the edible cod-like fish, but another word for heather.] I wonder what will spring from that spot! Yours till time shall be no more.
F. M. CLOUTER
Little, Brown & Co. Boston, Mass.
Retort to Buck Wilson
Sirs:
With reference to the remarks made by Mr. George "Buck" Wilson to my letter published in your issue of Aug. 22, I do wish to state that Mr. Wilson has completely misunderstood the meaning of my letter.
I do insist to say that Commander Waters of the B. E. F. is a very good fellow, but he compares to H. E. Mussolini as a rabbit to a lion. . . .
Of course I believe that Commander Waters and some members of the B. E. F. have walked right up and into barrages, when in France.
Anyone wearing a uniform of a soldier, be he American, French. British, German or Italian, willing or unwilling, must obey the orders; he has no other choice and he is a hero.
But in Washington. Commander Waters and the members of the B. E. F. after the military display of Mr. Hurley, they all decided that the best thing was to disband and go back home in peace.
To further satisfy Mr. Wilson's curiosity I'll say that I am a soldier, an American and I have the privilege to say what I do think.
For twelve years I have been employed by American Bankers, so I do not have to go back to Venice to paddle a gondola.
GEORGE GAZZERA
Nev York Citv.
Stooge Sirs:
In issue of Sept. 26. in quotes you use plural of "stooge."' Just what is a stooge?
P. J. RULON
Cambridge, Mass.
"Stooge" (theatrical vernacular): a ridiculous character used as butt for a comedian's jokes & pranks.—ED. Hutchinson's Past
Sirs:
Having read the aeronautical article in the Sept. 26 issue I am disappointed in your use of the [New York] Evening Post's comment on Mr. Hutchinson's past. This paragraph is irrelevant, immaterial and decidedly unsportsmanlike, and the article would have been as readable and as informative with this comment omitted. I agree that the trip, especially with his family, was a foolish undertaking, and merits condemnation, but to rehash the past when a man is trying to rehabilitate himself is akin to striking him when he is down (and in more ways than one). Mr. Hutchinson may be the publicity seeker: he may even have beamed with delight over some of his notoriety: if so he has his reward. The Post's comment has certainly mingled his wine with wries however, and for you to reprint this seems a bit unTiMEly. His mistake in this case has no bearing on the one of the past [embezzling] and vice versa. What he needs now are sound advice and boosts, not blows which strike below the belt.
(REV.) FRANCIS J. PRYOR III
North Platte, Neb.
Good Ship Sirs: