But when the war ends, I fear that there will be again more or less troublesome tasks arising out of commercial difficulties.
But for any reasonable period the Embassy's work fortunately can now go on perfectly well with Mr.Laughlin as Charge--until my successor can get here.

The Foreign Office like him, he is _persona grata_ to all other Departments of the Government, and he has had a long experience; and he is most conscientious and capable.

And the organization is in excellent condition.
I venture to ask you to have a cable message sent to me (to be deciphered by me alone).

It will require quite a little time to pack up and to get away.
I send this, Mr.President, with more regret than I can express and only after a struggle of more than six months to avoid it.
Yours sincerely, WALTER H.PAGE.
Arthur Page took his father to Banff, in Scotland, for a little rest in preparation for the voyage.

From this place came Page's last letter to his wife: _To Mrs.Page_ Duff House, Banff, Scotland.
Sunday, September 2, 1918.
MY DEAR: ...