A Kingdom of Dreams

To toothless grins and baby toys;

To Little League games and tears

you wouldn't cry;

To fast cars, pretty girls, and

college football;

To compassion and charm and humor;

To my son.

We've come a long way together. Clay.

Special Notes of Gratitude…

To my secretary, Karen T. Caton-

For all the frantic midnights you worked beside me; For never losing your patience or your humor;

and for never losing track of me !

and

To Dr. Benjamin Hudson

Department of History, Penn State University,

who gave me answers when I couldn't find them anywhere.

and

To Dr. Sharon Woodruff for her friendship and encouragement.