William discusses his concerns for his children and the joy he gets from watching them, as well as his deep love for his wife. He writes about Nixon's visit to Russia and America's hope to ease international tensions. He tells of a small drought that caused some anxiety among the locals. He continues to suffer from intense physical pain. He talks of his resentment at sharing his home with a boy named Tommy who was placed there by someone who was seemingly taking advantage of William's kindness.