Memphis, Tennessee Archives - Page 7 of 7

January 1909

Jessie was a busy girl! She is busy with school and various activities there (like playing center on the girl’s basketball team). She also takes music/piano lessons twice a week, is active at church, and is a member of several clubs. One of her clubs is The Merry Maids, for which Jessie is Vice-President.

Sunday, September 14, 1919: Went to Sunday School and church this morning. This afternoon Antoinette, Mother and I went out to the hospital to see Aunt Nettie. Eddie took us out in his car. She seemed to be doing nicely and wants to have company. We left Antoinette there. Enjoyed having her with us last night. Had a date to-night with Trey and Charley Neely (first time I had ever met him but he was a Captain with the 115th Field Artillery so I soon felt as tho’ we were old friends). He said all I did was “talk about Hartwell Temple” and he wanted to try and boost his friend Trey for I seemed to be his only girl and he had heard nothing else. In fact we had a very pleasant evening.

Monday, September 15, 1919: Every day now the papers say some-thing about Swayne. To-day they called him “Memphis’ greatest athlete” in the Scimitar. The Commercial had big headlines on one page telling of the gloom which had spread over Knoxville because the spectacular half back, Swayne Latham, had cast his lot with Vandy instead of Tennessee. Had a date to-night with Mr. Palmer. We went to the Orpheum. The Marion Morgan Dancers were perfectly wonderful. One of the best things I’ve ever seen in Vaudeville. I hesitate to say any-thing about it for I couldn’t say enough. The rest of the bill was good too. After the show we went up to the Roof Garden. Had some dandy dancers. Watched the cabaret, then took a ride to cool off.

Tuesday, September 16, 1919: I’ve decided to ‘accept’ and go to Atlanta as a “Maid of Honor” for Forrest’s Cavalry, so I’m powerful busy trying to get me some fall clothes. Think I shall go by Nashville and see Swayne play football. There is a game between Vandy and the 5th Div. on Oct. 4th. I got a letter from Swayne to-day and he is having a wonderful time – country clubbing, riding, and practicing foot-ball. Mother and I spent all of to-day down town shopping. Poor Dad when the bills come home, for things surely were high. Every thing costs twice as much as it use to. Joe called to-night. Then Dub tried to get me. He was on his way to Little Rock.

Wednesday, September 17, 1919: Got a wire from F.D. from New York to-day. He said, “Finally got in yesterday. Hope you received the Marconi[?] this time. Please write me care Hotel Commodore. Expect to leave here early next week. Will wire to try for a date. Much love.” Surely am glad he is back. Also got a letter from him this afternoon from Liverpool written September 1st. Col. Collier phoned this afternoon for me to please bring a picture down to him right away for the Atlanta paper. So I hurried to town this afternoon. Had a dandy ride in with a friend, but not so fortunate coming home. Met Boots B. He has just gotten in from New Orleans. Had a long talk, then met Bob Haverty. He has come back to Memphis to stay.

Thursday, September 18, 1919: Got a long letter from Terry this morning. He said if he couldn’t get to Memphis before I left was there any reason why he could not see me at either of the other places, Nashville or Atlanta. He also said, “Do you know you’re a’ful mean” – “I’ve told you so many things and you’ve just sat tight without a word. I’ll know better now!!” The trouble is I really like him awfully well. But I don’t want him to think he ‘cares’ about me. Our gossip club met this afternoon with Sarah. ‘Twould never do for me to say what we talked about this afternoon, but I certainly do learn things on Thursdays, and what I don’t know about five husbands at least! isn’t to be known. Eliz. brought me home, in fact part the way, then I got in with Mrs. McDowell and went for a ride with them.

Friday, September 19, 1919: Got another letter from Terry this morning. His letters are always interesting. Got a most “mystifying” card from Sue John. Margaret Yerger had lunch with us to-day. We wanted to give her one of Bud’s pictures and return her big one. Margaret has just returned from Canada, has hardly been here for the last two years. Went to town later with Polly, then she had me go home for dinner with her. Then to-night Polly and Clint, Mr. Estes Mann and I went riding then up to the Roof Garden. Had some dandy dances. I like Mr. Mann so much. We took a little ride afterwards. Stopped by Vacarro for sandwiches.

Saturday, September 20, 1919: Got a letter from Ed Davis from Atlanta this morning. He said, “Your letter came as a delightful surprise for I thought that you surely had forgotten me. More than that it was a surprising delight in that I shall see you within the next two or three weeks.” Rach and I went out to the Tri-State Fair this afternoon. Saw the races, then the flying circus. Lieuts. Shat and Elliot jazzed, looped, went into tail spins and nose dives. Then later the stunt. Saw Lieut. Locklear change planes in mid-air. Standing on the upper wing of a speeding airplane in the teeth of a wicked wind, Lieut. Locklear grasped a rope ladder dangling from another ship and climbed aloft into the other plane. He had more nerve than any man I ever saw. He hung by his knees, by his toes, by his heels. The last I saw of him he was standing on his head on the fuselage of the speeding ship. Couldn’t anything have been more dangerous.

Sunday, September 21, 1919: Went to Sunday School this morning. Had lots of little girls in my class. I felt so badly, I came home afterwards. Oguerita brought me. Felt better this afternoon and was able to keep my date with Joe. Richard O. took Joe and me riding this afternoon in his car. He was with Ruth Elbert. We happeded to be passing the grounds just as Locklear did his stunt. He changed planes right over our heads. To be honest, I was more worried over the possibility of his falling on me than I was over just his falling. He is the worst I’ve ever seen! We took a lovely, long drive. Rode way out to Caperville then all around. Got back some time to-night. Joe and Richard stayed a little while.

Monday, September 22, 1919: Got a fat sweet letter from Temp this morning written September 4th. He had just gotten the ‘bad news’. Was to leave the next day, trunks packed and all ready and they said they couldn’t let him go just yet. Mad! He said he blew up. All he could do was get madder and madder. Think they laughed when he told them the “imperative” reasons he had for coming home – “get and job and get married.” He was a mad, blue, miserable some-body. Got a letter from F.D. asking for a dinner date Friday. He’ll reach here that day. Still in New York. Had a date with Joe Ransom to-night. We went to the Orpheum. A real good show, especially the Rigoletto Bros. The Princes Radja was there with her snake and bare feet, also Master Gabriel. We rode out to Vacarro’s afterwards for sandwiches in the machine with Clint and Polly. Awfully cold to-night.

Tuesday, September 23, 1919: Rode down town this afternoon in the car with the Satterfields. Didn’t tarry very long. Went out to the Fair to-night with Gilbert, in the car with Oguerita and Pokey. We had a great time with the crowd. The “Century Plant” at last blossomed but I was among those missing for I was merely an on-looker. Had a time explaining why I couldn’t be in it. After that a pageant, then the vaudeville and at the last some gorgeous fireworks. Saw some exciting auto-polo. Two cars turned over. Another caught on fire, and another time one lost a wheel. Kept going ’til they hit the ball however. Nothing seemed to stop them. After that we took in the midway and finished by eating “hot dogs” and “hot pigs”.

Wednesday, September 24, 1919: Wrote to Temp, Terry, and F.D. this afternoon. In fact when I finished writing the afternoon was just about gone. There was a hopeless picture of me in the paper this afternoon as “Maid of Honor” for Forrest’s Cavalry at the reunion in Atlanta. Seems as though we are going to have quite a big time. Got a mighty sweet letter from Terry to-day. He is coming this week end and was so excited he could hardly write. Then I heard from F.D. too. And then Temp’s sister, Mrs. Edwards, called to know if I knew anything now about Temp. Said their last letter was so blue, and that he said if he could get his Mamma and his girl in his arms he could squeeze them to death. I was to have seen Trey to-night but he had to go to the station to meet someone and I didn’t want to go, so we just talked.

Thursday, September 25, 1919: Swayne is having quite a wonderful time in Nashville. Everyone seems to be “rushing” him and the papers continue to say quite flattering things about his foot-ball. Got a lovely note from Sue wanting me to stop over in Nashville with her on my way to Atlanta, but I find I can’t go that way. Went to town this afternoon. Met Melville and spent most of my time in Fortune’s with him. Had dinner with Clara and John. Seemed like “old times” to be in their apartment for dinner with them again. They seem to be very happy and make me wish I was “all settled”. Wonder when I ever will be! Doug W. was over to-night. We had drinks at the drug store, then came home and talked and ate the rest of the candy. I spent the night with Clara.

Friday, September 26, 1919: Felt sorter funny when I woke up this morning. My costume felt strange and Clara’s room looked strange. Soon after breakfast Clint, Margaret and Billy came by in Clint’s car for us and we all went to town. I finally reached home about noon, washed my face and left again, for Trey was soon here. Trey and I, Charley Neely and his girl (Miss Mayes from Union City) took in the Fair this afternoon. There was one glorious mob. We rode on the “Old Mill” and took in all the Midway, even saw the trained Cooties. Saw a man swallow snakes and all sorts of horrible freaks half real, half man – dwarfs, eskimos, etc. Took ‘chances’ and finally won me a beautiful doll. By that time we were just about dead, so we left and took a ride. Then went to the Gayoso for dinner and to the picture show (Enid Bennett in Stepping Out), then for a ride. I was in a wonderful humor and then Terry’s wire came saying he would reach here to-morrow. Everything looked pretty.

Saturday, September 27, 1919: I was ‘some’ excited this morning waiting for the phone to ring and hear Terry’s voice. While waiting a letter came from him, and then he called. Of course The Memphis Special was late and ’twas after one when it got in. First thing he said was “Hello Little Lady. I’m all a flutter. Just got in.” I met him later at the Gayoso. He did seem glad to see me, and I was glad to see him. He couldn’t talk fast enough. He got a taxi then and we drove out to the Fair to see the auto races. They were good. So was the auto polo. My principle recollection is ‘dust and a mob and Terry’. Then he got a taxi and we drove back to town. Had dinner at the Peabody then we came home, but he insisted on buying me every thing we saw, and candy for Mother. He couldn’t get a room any where tho’ he had written for a reservation, so I made him bring his bags out home, so I have a real sure enough visitor. I shall never forget to-night. Terry poured out his heart. I like him more than I thought still I wouldn’t tell him I loved him and did say there was some one else. But now I’m wondering for the first time. He said, “You need not think because you won’t marry me now that I’ll give you up. I’m going to hope until you do marry some one.” He said, “When I was here before I wanted to marry you worse than any-thing in the world. Then I tried to forget you when I left. I couldn’t. Now I’m just going to wait for you to decide who you will take. I’ve loved you from the very first.”

Sunday, September 28, 1919: Have two “companies”, Sue John and Terry. Found Sue John here when I got home last night. Think I deserve a gold medal for going to Sunday School this morning. Then I came home and Terry went to church with me. We were all here for dinner. Then Sue John left this afternoon. Drove home in the car with Boyd. Connor called. F.D. wired. Terry and I spent the whole afternoon to-gether. No, he did leave once to mail a letter. We had lots to talk about. I simply don’t seem to be able to think. I’m just aware of the fact that I’m absolutely contented when I’m with Terry. I wish I could write every-thing he says. I tell him there is no use trying but he says my eyes tell him some-thing else and that I can’t stop him from loving me. We had dinner to-night at the Peabody. Stopped by for F.D.’s wire then came home and continued our talk. He said, “There is no way for me to show you how much I think of you. I want to give you something. I’d gladly cut my right arm off if it could give you anything. But I have nothing to offer but “the remainder of a mis-spent life” as the saying goes. Terry makes love, and I’m in a daze and the time simply flies.

Monday, September 29, 1919: It is positively wonderful having Terry right here all the time. He is a perfectly wonderful lover and I haven’t tired of him yet. Guess it’s because he says what he feels and takes the rest out in hoping, tho’ it’s been many times he has said, “Haven’t you any-thing to tell me?” We had breakfast very late then a little talk. Then went down to the Peabody for lunch. After that he wanted to get me some records that had lots of sentiment for us – Till We Meet Again (which always reminds us of each other), Dear Old Pal, and By the Camp Fire. Had tea at the Peabody then met Rach and she brought us home in her car. We had dinner here, then Polly came by in her car to-night and took us to the Orpheum. Had some Spanish Review. Jack Duffy was the best thing on the bill. We had sandwiches afterwards and then went for a ride. Everyone seems to like Terry. He is very attractive and sweet as he can be and I honestly wonder how much I care for him. The last thing he said to-night was “I love you. God bless you and keep you for me.”

Tuesday, September 30, 1919: A day full to the brim! When I woke up this morning Mother brought me a fat letter from Temp. I didn’t even re-read it because he mentioned Mexico, and wanting to go there. Terry says I’m a regular little thermometer … Terry and I had breakfast to-gether real late, then we went for a walk through the park. Acted just like kids, very happy, and laughed at the squirrels and rabbits. Terry was sad only when he began counting the hours before he would have to leave. We had lunch at the Peabody, awfully late and very few there. This morning Terry asked me if I would go to the coast (Calif.) with him in January. I said “no”. At noon to-day he brought up the subject again and wanted to know if I found out that I loved him was there any reason why I wouldn’t marry him. I never know what to say for I have tried to be perfectly honest with him. He says I have been. We spent the afternoon in Fortune’s and in the Peabody Tea Room. Terry spent the time trying to get me to say I cared and I spent the time trying to keep from saying it. I could easily feel how much he hated to leave. He wants to come to Memphis and stay because he thinks he would have more chance, but I asked him not to. I left him about five and he went to the station and left on the Memphis Special at 5:30. I missed him the minute he left. When I got home there was a wonderful corsage of orchids (three of them) and valley lilies waiting for me from F.D. He just reached Memphis this morning from Liverpool. Later two big boxes of candy from him. He came about seven and we went down to the Gayoso for dinner. He kept bringing out presents – a pin from London, a pin from Scotland, a bracelet, a trench dog. We went to the picture show. Saw Geraldine Farrar. Then to a party at Dave’s. Sure seems good to be with F.D. again.

Wednesday, October 1, 1919: Went to a meeting over at Nancy’s this morning. We are trying to reorganize the Girls Cotillion Club. Alice Lake brought me home in her car. Seemed awfully lonely without Terry to-day. We were to-gether every minute for the last four days with the exception of one hour last Sunday when he went to mail a letter. A real test! Had an engagement with F.D. to-night. I wore his orchids. To-night he gave even more gifts – brought me all the new music from New York, some lovely perfume too. Last night he gave me a beautiful pin with an aquamarine in it which he got in London, another dear pin with a Cairngorm in it that he got in Scotland, a Chinese bracelet of jade from London, a little trench dog and several boxes of candy. I’ve never known anyone equal to him. We took a lovely ride to-night.

Thursday, October 2, 1919: Got a wire from Terry this afternoon, then a Special Delivery from him to-night. He sounded mighty blue and lonely. In the letter he said, “When you left me yesterday and I saw your little hat go bobbing away, my heart felt like so much lead.” Then, “I’m so tired of every-thing, don’t any-thing seem worth while but you, when I’m blue.” Our gossip club met with Nancy this afternoon. We had a perfect attendance as usual. Elizabeth brought me home. Had a date with Lieut. Connor to-night. He is still out at the field but expects to be discharged in a week or two, then he will go to his home in Los Angeles, Calif. He has been away most of the summer, but fate has been against us, for when he has been able to come in and call for a date I’ve always been busy, but we finally “found a way”. I like Connor and it has been a pleasure to know him. We had a most pleasant evening.

Friday, October 3, 1919: For the past week I’ve been “as busy as a debutante”. It’s been one continuous rush home to rush right off again. Had to spend to-day shopping. Needed evening slippers, silver ones and black satin ones. Such a time as I had. Fortunately the Andersons brought me home in their car. Good thing for I had that huge picture of Temp that I had had framed, and then too I got home in time to make connections, for F.D. was soon here. Went to dinner to-night with F.D. We ‘dined’ at the Gayoso, tho’ I’m suffering from loss of appetite. Feel sorter rotten. After that we went to the picture show. Saw Tom Moore in a dandy picture Lad and Lady Algy. After that we went to Fortune’s and then “per custom” F.D. gave me two boxes of candy and we finished by taking a ride.

Saturday, October 4, 1919: We gathered at Nancy’s again this morning and re-organized the Cotillion Club. They had asked me to be President but I declined for I felt as tho’ some one else could do much better. So this morning we made Adele Orgill Pres., Fleecie MacPhillips Sec., ad Sophie Farnsworth Treas. The afternoon paper said, “The Cotillion Club is to be congratulated upon its officers and a vote of thanks is due from all who want to see this season, one which will place Memphis on a higher social rating than ever, to Miss Jessie Latham, Miss Alice Lake, Mrs. Andrew Donelson, and Mrs. Robert Heard and other members who have reorganized the club for the pleasure and benefit of the 1919 debutantes.” I didn’t stop one minute to-day. Have to get my trunk off to-morrow for Atlanta and I had a million things to do and besides that didn’t feel good. Had a date with F.D. again tonight. He had wired for these last few days here, so we have been having lots of talks and rides.

Sunday, October 5, 1919: I didn’t feel the best in the world this morning. Have a terrible bad cold, so I stayed in bed this morning and tried to doctor it. Vanderbilt beat Union University this morning. Was headed Latham Stars then a drawing of Swayne by Jim Davant. It really looked like him. I was busy this afternoon getting my trunk off. Trey, Joe and others called. Had dinner to-night at the Peabody with F.D. Saw every-body and had a pleasant talk and dinner, but much to my regret it was raining when we came out. Bad for a cold but I seemed to survive it.

Monday, October 6, 1919: Got a sweet letter from Terry this morning. He says he is coming back soon. I just wonder about him. Ten million things to do to-day. Went to town this afternoon. Got a shampoo then went out to see Dorothy Ellett. Then she drove me home. Had a date with Trey this afternoon. He brought the kids out to say goodbye. Got a beautiful corsage of roses and valley lilies from F.D. to-night to wish me Bon Voyage. I left to-night at 8:45 for Atlanta. F.D. came over early to take me to the station. Stopped by the hospital to say good-bye to Ethel. Mother and Dad went to the station in the car with F.D. and me, then Trey was waiting when we got there. Sure hated to leave at the last. Went to bed soon as the train pulled out.

Tuesday, October 7, 1919: Atlanta. The porter awakened me soon after 9 saying the diner was open, so I was soon up and all dressed up in my corsage of roses and valley lilies. Had breakfast with Mrs. White, then sat back in the observation car with Mrs. Virginia Frazer Boyle. We reached Atlanta at twelve o’clock. Gen. Collier was there to meet me. Had some lovely young men with him. Then Mr. Blalock (he was a Lt. Col. over in France but very young) brought me to the hotel in his car. We are staying at the Piedmont, about a dozen in a room. They are treating us “Maids of Honor for Forrest Cavalry” royally. Have met worlds of old Confederate veterans. They are so interesting. Went to lunch at the Piedmont with Mr. Forest Adair. He sent me a big box of Nunnally’s candy. I like the sponsor Margaret Whitman so much. Went riding with Mr. Blalock this afternoon. Met worlds of boys and men and had ten minute dates. Had an early date with Ed Davis to-night, then went to a dinner dance out at the Capital City Club with Mr. Adair, Coach even with us, a Mr. Tanlyusan, Mr. Hayden, Dr. Hodge. Wonderful dances on the Piedmont Roof. About one a bunch of [us went] for a midnight ride.

Wednesday, October 8, 1919: Atlanta. Having a perfectly marvelous time, but not a minute to rest. Had breakfast this morning with Buzz (Col. Blalock). I like him immensely. Then we all met in “Forrest Headquarters” and jollied the old vets for awhile. Met just worlds of attractive men and everyone wants to show us some attention. Cousin Imogen came up to see me this morning. Gen. Collier sure is popular. Had lunch at the Winecoff Hotel with Ed Davis. Seems good to be with him again. We had lots of old times and old friends to talk over. … the Reunion [went] all afternoon. With Capt. Stokes from Nashville most of the time. Then late this afternoon I went riding with Buzz. Then he took me to Cousin Imogen Voorhees. I had dinner with her, then Buzz came back for me. Got beautiful corsage of Parma violets from Buzz to-night. Went to a big “ball” out at the Piedmont Driving Club with him to-night. Danced inside and out on the terrace too, ’twas wonderful. Howard Perry was with us quite a good deal. Wonderful night.

Thursday, October 9, 1919: Atlanta. Got a special delivery from Terry this morning. One of the sweetest letters I ever read, then a wire from him wanting to see me this week-end. Then another sweet letter this afternoon. Had lunch with Buzz to-day out at the Druid Hills Country Club. It’s beautiful and we had a very happy time. After lunch we went for a ride out to the East Lakes Country Club and all around. Later this afternoon I went to a reception and to a dance out at Mrs. Ashcroft’s. Mr. Adair gave some picture of Forest to Forrest Cavalry Corps. Mr. Adair took Margaret and me over to his beautiful house and let us feed his hundreds of trained pigeons. They eat out of your hands, tumble on everything. He has a beautiful Belgian police dog. Went to a big Confederate Ball to-night at the Auditorium with Mr. Sawtelle. It was fearfully crowded so we spent most of the time riding then went back to the dance later. Ed stopped by to see me to-day.

Friday, October 10, 1919: Atlanta. Got a cable from Temp this morning from Coblenz, Germany. Still doesn’t know when he can leave. Got another wire from Terry to-day and trying to answer it caused me to lose the crowd and I wandered for hours and finally found them before the parade started. I was a nervous wreck by then. We rode in machines in the big reunion parade this morning. There were worlds of old veterans. I love them all. They are as amusing as can be. Had lunch to-day at the Capital City Club with Mr. Haverty and Miss May Haverty. Then Miss May drove me out to their house Villa Clare, which is beautiful. Then we took a long ride, stopped by East Lake Country Club for tea. When I finally got back to the Piedmont, Buzz was there waiting. I had an early date with him before the dance to-night. Went to another big reunion ball to-night with Henry Robinson. Wonderful time. So glad to meet my old friend Henry Graves again. Sat out at the last with Buzz and there was a wire waiting for me when I got home.

Saturday, October 11, 1919: Atlanta. Got a beautiful corsage of pink roses from Ed Davis this morning, then later a big box of Nunnally’s candy from him. Then I had lunch with him and we went to see Al G. Fields Minstrels this afternoon. They were good, but we had to sit in a box so spent most of the time talking. Every-one is leaving to-day and it seems so sad to have to tell everyone good-bye. Ed took me out to the Haverty’s this afternoon. I’m to spend the weekend with them in their beautiful house Villa Clare on Peachtree Road. I looked as tho’ I were moving when I came in with my suit-case, flowers and an arm full of boxes of candy. I’m crazy about the whole Haverty family. Went to a dinner dance to-night out at the Piedmont Driving Club with Buzz. He also had Howard Perry and Gen. Collier for dinner with us. We danced out on the terrace after dinner. But the most wonderful part of the night was coming home when Buzz said he loved me.

Sunday, October 12, 1919: Atlanta. How wonderful it did seem this morning to sleep as long as I wanted to, and in a room all by myself. Dorothy came up for me about 11:30 saying Mr. Evans was down stairs and wanted to see me. Dorothy, who is a debutante and president of the debutante club, had lots of the younger crowd out all day. I’m having such a wonderful time. Went riding this afternoon with Rhodes Haverty. He is just back from Bohemia. Went there on some special mission after the armistice was signed, entertained by princes etc., and had all sorts of wonderful experiences. Won quite a few decorations too. We drove out to Fort McPherson this afternoon and all around every-where. I’m simply crazy about Atlanta, especially some of the people. A huge box of candy from Buzz came. Had dinner to-night at the Driving Club with Buzz Blalock. I shall never forget it. Buzz had planned it just as it should be, a wonderful dinner served out on the porch over-looking the terrace, all to ourselves. Only for a little while did we talk of the war and when Buzz was a Colonel (he’s only 27). After dinner we took a wonderful ride. I like Buzz more and more, did even at first, and he says he loves me. I wonder about every-thing right now …

Monday, October 13, 1919: Atlanta. I’m still in a happy daze, thoroughly enjoying my little visit with the Havertys. Their home Villa Clare is beautiful. Mr. Haverty had a wonderful collection of paintings. I took time to-day to look at them all. Dorothy and I spent to-day in town (I wore Ed’s flowers). We had lunch at Chamberlain’s. Then this afternoon went to a picture show *Let’s Get Married with Virginia (?) *[I could find no records of a silent film produced in 1919 with that title. Perhaps Jessie meant Getting Mary Married with Marion Davies. JA] Got a wire from Terry wanting me to be home by Friday. Just happened to stop by the Piedmont. Later this afternoon I was with Rhodes. He showed me his scrap book, war souvenirs, and pictures taken in France, Poland, Austria, Germany, etc. To-night I went to see The Boomerang with Buzz. Old but an awfully good show. We brought Miss Julia Murphy and Mr. Hill home, and then we had a sad farewell. I surely do hate the thought of leaving Buzz for I know how I will miss him. He has been so sweet to me and besides that, I’m terribly fond of him. He says he is coming to Memphis. Hope he does.