It is getting colder, but the sun is warm and bright in the afternoons. We went to the Mansion just after lunch and Ellen was sitting out in a rocking chair by herself, all bunched up in her parka and hood. She loves Red,and she called to him and he went to her.

I don’t know how Red can handle all the need for him there, and all the love he gives out and all the attention he pays to people, he seems to never tire or waver in this work. Ellen leaned over and kissed him on the forehead.

I asked her how she was and she said she had been feeling poorly lately and came out into the sun because she hoped it would make her feel better. Red stayed close to her for five or ten minutes, and then she said goodbye, and she knew everyone inside would be waiting to see him.

I think Red gave some real comfort out on the porch.