East Northfield, Man September 11th 1942. That in good health I am starting, on the advice of Professor Chittenden, on The Northfield Hotel for a stay of two weeks or maybe three. Left New Haven at 7.50 A.M. in a coach car for E. Northfield. Paid my way $2.63. Had no trouble to secure a double seat, and others some had the same space but could not get a seat in the Pullman. Soldiers in evidence both ways and especially at Springfield. Arrived E.N. at 2.30 P.M., and an auto takes one across the river - a drive for two miles for $2 cents. The room and board is $4 per week. I find the hotel, environment, and the guests all delightful, but as here I am still the poor missing bachelor.