April 26 Wednesday – Clemens had a discussion with Louis E. Van Norman concerning his ideas for Postal Checks (money orders) [Apr. 27 from Van Norman].

Isabel Lyon’s journal: “The chronicling isn’t gay. Bambino’s doom in sealed. He must go— yesterday he was sweeter than usual, but that was only the beginning of his dear older ways. Oh, little cat—it’s so very dreadful” [MTP TS 54].

Isabel Lyon’s journal # 2: Sent Mrs. Tabitha Greening’s check.

Palmyra, mo

Mr van Norman came from Review of Reviews to talk about Postal check matter.

Mr. Ashcroft came to talk about Plasmon matter

Jean returned this Evening [MTP TS 16].