(Q) Upon arriving at St. Louis, should I see Mr. Curran
first, who handles the real estate for Grove? or should I
see the vice-president, Mr. Frank Hammett?
(A) Would be better that the communications first be
established between both of these, and the follow-up of same
as in line with conversation had with both of these concern-
ing when and how Grove would be in and at the place where the
body may come in direct contact with same. Then, through the
one that is more in accord, or together, the body may
approach Grove, both from the social and from the business
angle, and through these - especially Curran - will the body
be able to get an audience with Grove; and in the approach,
let Curran then be the one to first broach such change that
would enable [
257] to assist in the expansion of the business
of the Paris Medicine Company and relieve Grove of other
responsibilities than that of the chairman of Board, with
practically the same returns to Grove as are received at
present. Coming, then, under such operations, we will find
that the health will permit only about three to four such
meetings of the body Grove, with the changed associations;
for then there will come the change in the status-quota of
the organization, through the conditions, or change that
comes to Grove's physical action with the company.
(Q) Upon seeing Mr. Grove, will it be necessary to discuss
the purchase of the hotels first or should I at once begin
the discussion of the Paris Medicine Co.?
(A) Paris Medicine Company.
(Q) Shall I mention the possibility of his poor health
making it advisable that he should get his income in a more
liquid form?
(A) Very good approach from such an angle, but let these
approaches or suggestions be put first by Curran and Hammett
and then acted upon by [
257] to give the idea of the
expansion for the business, relieving Grove of the
responsibilities, other than as chairman of board.
(Q) Can Mr. Curran be trusted with my confidence?
(A) The communications should warrant the body [
257] in
making the decision as to how far this can be carried,
though - as at present - it can be.
(Q) Can Curran help put the deal over for the purchase of
the Paris Medicine Co.?
(A) As given, yes.
(Q) Would it be advisable to make one proposition covering
the Paris Medicine Co. and the hotels with Grove as one of
the officials?
(A) As chairman of board.
(Q) Would this plan work successfully with Grove -
(A) The better plan.
(Q) He to be chairman of the Board -
(A) This has just been outlined.
(Q) Any change suggested to this plan?
(A) Only as outlined.
(Q) Due to Grove's unusual nature, how can I get his
confidence fully?
(A) Only through those, as has been outlined, by the contact
through both these individuals, playing one against the
other.
(Q) What topic of conversation or pet interest can [
257]
discuss with Grove to get on a companionate basis with him?
(A) Business, and expansions, and accomplishments in
business. These will influence and interest the body most.
Socially - the travel, the experiences in various fields of
endeavor.
(Q) Will Grove give [
257] an option on the business?
(A) When set properly, yes.
(Q) What inducement will be necessary to get this option?
(A) The expansions as are contemplated, and chairmanship of
board.
(Q) What particular reference to Mr. Grove Sr.'s memory can
[
257] refer to that will appeal to young Grove?
(A) Not too much of this. Rather that of the business, in
its growth and expansion, as a monument and memory, and that
the business, the products of same, would ever bear the stamp
of the efforts of the founder of same.
(Q) How can [
257] get invited to the home of Grove?
(A) Through the efforts of those as have been given - Curran
and Hammett, one against the other.
(Q) Will Mr. Grove recover from his present illness and live
a long time?
(A) We don't find so. Rather as we have outlined. This not
to be discussed, either openly or to the individuals, as the
deal should be above such conditions; though as
POSSIBILITIES, this may be discussed.
(Q) What day in May will Grove permit [
257] to talk freely
and discuss the Paris Medicine Co. deal?
(Q) This should be made through the connections already
made, as given.
(Q) If he says "not interested in the sale of the company,"
as he has in the past, how can [
257] re-open the discussion?
(A) By the possibilities of expansion.
(Q) Is it advisable to offer Grove the block of stock or
would just the chairmanship of the board of directors with a
salary be satisfactory and pleasing to Mr. Grove?
(A) As much and sufficient of stock for the body to feel the
same interest, and with the ability of the body, through the
activity as chairman, to receive in same proportion as is
received at present - will be satisfactory.
(Q) Should [
257] attempt to prepare his path in St. Louis by
seeing other people beside Curran and Hammett?
(A) Through these, the channels - and these channels should
the body operate.
(Q) Should the Paris Medicine discussion be with Mr. Curran
and Mr. Hammett present, or is it better to arrange this
confidence alone?
(A) Pit one against the other in the WHOLE of the
activities.
(Q) Should [
257] discuss the wonderful Forces that work
through Edgar Cayce, and who have been of so much
appreciable assistance to [
257] in his many endeavors?
[Work:EC]
(A) Not at this time.
(Q) Should Edgar Cayce go to St. Louis with [
257] to be on
hand to advise [
257] in any additional steps necessary to
make this trip successful?
(A) Don't expect to do it all in one day. He should not be
with the body at this time. Rather through those
individuals, as has been outlined for the body to be active
with.
(Q) Should [
257] see Mr. Orr before seeing Grove or after
seeing him?
(A) After seeing him.
(Q) Should [
257] visit the President of the First National
Co. which is an association of Mr. Orr's bank -
(A) Well to do after the conditions have been set in such a
shape that this may be consummated in an actuality.
(Q) Should [
257] again remind Mr. Orr that we want him as a
director on the board with a good income?
(A) Well, after the conditions are in hand, so that these
may be brought as realities.
(Q) How will he take this suggestion?
(A) Try it and see!
(Q) Should [
257] mention to Grove the many remedies which he
has received from the Cayce Forces? [Work:EC]
(A) Only as an expansion, and not as a fact from whom or how
same obtained, other than in the manner and way in which the
first were obtained and applied and given by the founder of
same; in that, and in a consistent manner with that, would
the expansion of these be, in the way the body should
approach and show same.
(Q) Should any discussion be held with Holliday, who is Mr.
Grove's lawyer?
(A) Only when the time comes for such.
(Q) Is there any person, other than these, to be seen by
[
257] on this trip who can help to make it successful?
(A) These, as they arise, will present themselves. Don't
cross the bridge until you arrive at same.
(Q) How can Grove be induced to come to New York?
(A) When the conditions are such that the body sells self on
the proposition, this may be done.
(Q) What general advice will the Forces give [
257] so that
he will not make a misstep in this; the one outstanding
effort of his life to be successful to the advantage of
himself and his associates and the work which we are doing
at Virginia Beach.
(A) Follow in the ways and paths as has been outlined so oft
for the body; NOT as with fear and trembling in the sense
that ORDINARILY taken, but rather that, "I will be guided by
that as will be shown me from time to time, through the
innate desire of self to be well pleasing to the Maker and
Creator."
(Q) When would it be best -
(A) When an audience can be obtained!
That is all the questions.
We are through for the present.
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BACKGROUND
4/12/29 He obtained Business Rdg.
257-38 giving further
advice on how to close the Paris Medicine deal in St. Louis,
Mo.
5/02/29 He submitted further questions.
REPORTS
5/06/29 He requested
4159-3 for his brother-in-law.
5/21/29 He obtained
325-26 for his mother.
5/27/29 He was present for Business Rdg.
257-40 submitting
questions.
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