May 1lth,1939.

Dear Mr. Allen:-

In reply to your letter, as you know considerable
expense was had in establishing our residence in Lawrence for the
benefit of our two children, Robert finishing his last year of High
School work. ;

| I left it up to Robert and his mother to decide during

that period, giving it careful thought and study to avoid such problems
as are confronting us now. It was his choice as well as his mother's
that he proceed in the course he is now taking, knowing that some of
our leading men in this line were complete failures same subjects that
are Robert's difficulties, with the aid of their teachers finally
mastered then.

Feel taking your word he has just the two subjects
that are failures its useless for him to give up. I am willing to
have him go to summer school, take what he is sure of handling and next
fall establish our residence again in Lawrence so his mother can be
with him helping him. His main fault is rooming with others against
our wishes interfering with his studies when he can do better. ;

Your interest at heart, am sure you will iron out
Robert's difficulties without any changes, perhaps you can line up
his studies so he can handle. I have always put it up to Robert,take
just enough to be sure he can do justice to his work even if it would
take him a year or two longer and be thorough.

Trusting we can arrive at some method satisfactory to
all, if necessary having a tutor.

I remain,

Sincerely Yours

P.O Row wh