The Manuscript Of Doctor Arness
August, 1966
The Manuscript of Doctor ArnessBefore I do what I must do, I suppose it would be a good idea to leave behind an explanation. I generally detest suicide notes. They tend to be pathetic, often mawkish monuments. But then, most suicides themselves are pathetic and mawkish--the puerile resolution to a neurotic stupidity.I do love life. Perhaps not as passionately as some men do, or say they do, but I love it. I am not pleased at the idea of giving it up. If I could discover any reasonable alternativ...