June l4éth, 1941

Mr. Ray bens
505 Barnet
Kansas City, Kansas

Dear Ray:

I have just received your good letter of the
Sth instant and I want to assure you, Ray, that you owe me
no apology in any way whatsoever. I'm sorry that you failed
. the three hours on your account. Sut, you have not disappointed
me, Ray. If all the boyS that I dealt with were as fine as you
are, life would be a bé@ of roses.

The fact that you can't get this off your mind
only impresses me further that you're the type of boy a coach
likes to deal with. Your conscientiousness makes it a pleasure
to work with you and I'm looking forward to many pleasant days
next year wien I have you on my Varsity teams.

I'll be glad to have you think over the matter we
discussed and I assure you that at all times when I make a
decision, it will be concerning your welfare. I'm conscious of
the fact that young men need the best advice that we oldsters can
give them and I assure you that I will endeavor to give you advise
that will help you. It is our responsibility in this connection
thet causes us to look ahead several years. We endeavor to see
the mature men in the picture. ;

I know Bob will be happy to hear from you. He's
very fond of you, Ray. And, too, I will be glad to have a letter
from you whenever it is convenient,

With all good wishes to you and your family, I am,

Sincerely yours,

Director of Physical Education and
Recreation-Varsity Basketball and
Baseball Coach.

PCArre