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I would deal with them about many, many things.

Then came the question of the inaugural ball, which I had been told I must go to. I wasn't exhausted by this time because I was used to official life. It was no worse than an inauguration in Albany. That went on all day and all night, with much more handshaking and much more seeing people. It was no worse than that. I was accustomed to this kind of racket. It was not as exhausting as a political convention. You don't have to smile quite so much. Your face doesn't get so completely out of kilter from being stretched into that permanent smile, because it doesn't last quite as long. Of course, it is a strain on the facial muscles, I will admit.

I don't remember dinner, though, as I say, I think it likely that I dined with such friends and relatives as were still in Washington. Then I went to the inaugural ball later on in the evening.

I know that the Frank Polks were there, by the way. They were, of course, at the reception at the White House. I must have seen them then. A great many of the old Wilson outfit were there. I also met Arthur Mullen and his wife. He was the national committeeman form Nebraska. He was awfully nice. He was a considerable political factor and power. His wife was lovely. I liked her very much. I met them at the reception. They said they were going to the ball.