My father is a District Judge, Robert Peel West, quite widely known, and my mother belonged to the Bullock family.

I am a graduate of the University of Virginia, and also of the Massachusetts Polytechnic.

Before the war I was connected for a short time, with a well-known firm of Engineers in this city, but, since my return, I have not resumed professional work.
Having been wounded in France, I have felt entitled to a little rest after my return." "Quite interesting, I am sure," Coolidge turned to the Colonel.

"You are Southern also, I believe ?" "Very much so," was the quick response.

"And I chance to know the name of Judge West rather well.