1928 James Hanks Dec 10 Hotel Marceau, Paris, France. December 10th and it's getting to be quite late. I wrote this note down to get my thoughts clear so that I wouldn't forget them and because we were very tired after the day's work in the office and a long walk home from the station. We had been busy all day with a great many things, mostly connected with our new business venture, which is just starting. We have been working hard for months now, trying to get everything ready for the launch of our product line. The team has been incredibly dedicated and supportive throughout this process. Today was particularly challenging as we faced several unexpected issues that required immediate attention. However, thanks to everyone's efforts, we managed to resolve most of them before leaving work. As I sit here reflecting on the day, I feel a sense of accomplishment mixed with exhaustion. It's been a long but rewarding experience so far. Looking ahead, there are still many tasks to complete, but I'm confident that with continued effort and collaboration, we will achieve our goals. Until tomorrow, [illegible]