James relates the story of his tooth abscess. He concerned about the dental bill and is prepared to put up a fight if he is overcharged; he will visit the dentist for his twentieth follow-up. He discusses having a bout of eczema, which has cleared up. James mentions a vague chance of getting an assignment through the United Press in Germany and is making progress in his German Berlitz course. He thinks he has a better chance of going to Spain to write stories about the Americans in the International Brigades.