"I am very much contented."

On Thursday, April 13, a few days after his Dallas speech, Jim Hogg returned to his office in Houston for the first time since his January 26 injury. On the following Sunday he reported to Ima, who had at last gone back to Austin:

April 16, 1905

Dear Ima:

I got here in good condition and started to work next morning, but found I could not “hold out” well. So I took time slowly.—As the church bells chime this bright, cool Sunday morning, as the “humdrum” surging humanity keeps time to passing events, as age stealthily creeps on me to remind me that yesterday is no more and that tomorrow may never come, I think of you—yes, you. My running mate—my Mascot! When do you suppose you will join me without violating outstanding pledges, solemnly made? Everybody most asks me about you—all wanting to know when Miss Ima is coming. Well, now, take your time! If I could have you with me on Sundays I might stand the balance of the week heroically. . . .

Napoleon got here in good condition. While driving him yesterday he attracted great attention.

We have the finest offices in the State and I am very much contented.

With love . . .

         Your Pa, J. S. Hogg

        

         He was feeling better. So was Napoleon. 

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