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problems with which you were attempting to grapple,
and those which he had attacked, and in some cases
solved. I added that you were very much interested
in certain phases of the sociological effort, notably
for the youth and workmen, which is being made in
Germany, and that one of my first tasks would be to
report to you on how these were being carried out.                
 
 Hitler then rose and said that he was at my
disposition for matters affecting the relations
between our two countries. He wished me welcome and
then accompanied me to the next room where I pre-
sented my staff to him.
 
 He was clad, as I was, in a dress suit, and wore
only one Order, the Iron Cross. He is a more healthy
looking man than I had anticipated, more solid, more
erect, the complexion is pale, but there is more
character in the face than I had anticipated from        
photographs. He speaks with a strong Austrian accent,
but was quite easy to follow. He is a man who does
not look at you steadily but gives you an occasional    
glance as he talks. His hands are fine,- artistic.
In our conversation, at least, he was restrained and
made no gestures of any kind. I had met and had a               
 
 
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