October 3, 1944.

Major Fenlon Durand,
Junetion City, Kansas.

Dear Fen:

Iwas terribly disappointed that I did not get to see you when you
stopped by the house to say hello. But you did more than your part.
You called at the office and then went to the house. This break was
against me, as I assure you that nothing would have given me more
pleasure than to have grasped your victorious hand and have given you
the Phi Kappa Psi clasp.

What a splendid record you have mde, and what a wonderful thrill
you imparted to the Ailen household when you stopped by to see then.

I must confess something to you that you must not tell, but Major Burt
DeGroot had called at the house and the girls were upstairs. They did
not think they were presentable to come down. Burt DeGroot was in our
department of Physical Education and the family lives at Palo Alto, and
Mrs. DeGroot is a good friend of Mary's. Mrs. Allen was visiting with
him, but when they looked out and saw Major Fenlon Durand coming up the

sidewalk they recognized him and they tore down the steps to greet a
hero from the South Pacific. So you see how you rate in the Allen Gals'
books, and that goes for the whole femily, Fen, including the male
members » 7 |

I certainly do want to see you and have a long visit. I won't talk
about the things that you don't want to talk about, but we will have
plenty to shew the fat over. I sincerely hope that you are enjoying a,
splendid rest, and I know how wonderfully happy the old folks are to
have you back. Just to put your feet under Ma's and Pa's table is
mental and spiritual food as well as food that sustains the body.

There is nothing more that I can say at the moment, only that all of
us feel that we are debtors to you. Will see you at Homecoming, if not
‘before.

With all good wishes, I an

Fraternally yours ,- | /
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Director of Physical Education,
FCA :AH Varsity Basketball Coach.