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 |