Much I have written from time to time may, I think, wisely be omitted.

Whoever arranges these notes should be careful not to burden the public with too much.

A man with a heart as well as a head should be chosen." Who, then, could so well fill this description as our friend Professor John C.Van Dyke?
When the manuscript was shown to him, he remarked, without having read Mr.Carnegie's notation, "It would be a labor of love to prepare this for publication." Here, then, the choice was mutual, and the manner in which he has performed this "labor" proves the wisdom of the choice--a choice made and carried out in the name of a rare and beautiful friendship.
LOUISE WHITFIELD CARNEGIE _New York_ _April 16, 1920_ EDITOR'S NOTE The story of a man's life, especially when it is told by the man himself, should not be interrupted by the hecklings of an editor.

He should be allowed to tell the tale in his own way, and enthusiasm, even extravagance in recitation should be received as a part of the story.

The quality of the man may underlie exuberance of spirit, as truth may be found in apparent exaggeration.