The Heat Is On

My grandmother, born to a family of prominent shipbuilders, loved to share stories of meeting famous people. One dates to December 1922,when her parents, Mr. and Mrs. William D. Sewall, hosted a dinner at their Bath, Maine, home. The guest list included Vice President and Mrs. Coolidge, who planned to spend the night. It's well-known Coolidge was a quiet man. He never cared for social gatherings and was no different this evening. Grandmother said other guests' attempts to draw him out were in vain — Mrs. Coolidge answered every time.