I am sorry--sorrier than I can tell you, for it would have worked admirably in the general scheme of things.
However, I feel sure that Lansing will do the job, and that you will find your relations with him in every way satisfactory.
The President spent yesterday with me and we talked much of you.

He is looking well and feeling so.

I read the President your letter and he enjoyed it as much as I did.
I am writing hastily, for I am leaving for Manchester, Massachusetts, where I shall be during July and August.
Your sincere friend, E.M.

HOUSE.
III But, in addition to the _Lusitania_ crisis, a new terror now loomed on the horizon.

Page's correspondence reveals that Bryan had more reasons than one for his resignation; he was now planning to undertake a self-appointed mission to Europe for the purpose of opening peace negotiations entirely on his own account.
_From Edward M.House_ Manchester, Massachusetts, August 12th, 1915.
DEAR PAGE: The Bryans have been stopping with the X's.