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He found the Reverend Dr. Christian Stern of New York amiable but jumpy.
-"Too bad the power that that vile man Frisby has in the Heskett Foundation. I wish you'd been a little more cautious in jumping the gun on him, but still, I know how he is. Now about another organizational connection. Of course with the Depression on, things couldn't possibly be worse. I know what sterling ideals and executive competence you have, Dr. Planish. And oratory. But our best benefactors have been hit. All jumping out of windows. Really touching. But I'll see what I can do."