"As I opened the door — I heard cattle — many — in the pens over by the track — lowing — I wonder if you ever heard a …"

"Anita, I have just come the comforting conclusion that I'll have to paint acres and acres of water color landscapes b…"

"Today I walked into the sunset — to mail some letters —.. .But some way or other I didn't seem to like the redness mu…"

"I got a new Ford and learned to drive it – I even painted – and I laughed a great deal – I went every place that I ha…"

"Last night I couldn't sleep till after four in the morning – I had been out to the canyon all afternoon – till late a…"

"Anita – I am so glad I'm out here – I can't tell you how much I like it. I like the plains – and I like the work [her…"

"Your letter became before I was up this morning – Yes nice to get. I recognize two of the drawings you speak of – Num…"

"Walked way out in the plains in the moonlight – there is no wind – so still – And so light – I wish you could see it …"

"The plains are very wonderful now – like green gold and yellow gold and red gold – in patches – and the distance blue…"

"I thought you could write something about me that men can't – What I want written – I do not know – I have no definit…"