Mrs. De Mohrenschildt. Yes; I switched firms.
Mr. Jenner. Of Leeds Wearing Apparel?
Mrs. De Mohrenschildt. Yes; then I started to travel to Europe.
Mr. Jenner. You made frequent trips to Europe?
Mrs. De Mohrenschildt. Twice a year.
Mr. Jenner. All right. Now, eventually, you reached Texas. How did that happen?
Mrs. De Mohrenschildt. Well, my daughter had asthma. She is a very allergic child. And her health was really terrible. In spite of all the care given to her, she just could not stand the New York climate. And our family doctor said the only way to save her—she was getting really sick from antibiotics and penicillin—is to change the climate.
So I was very anxious to change the climate—going to California, that was my aim.
But I could not reach California. Mr. Gold, of Nardis Sportswear in New York, wanted to open a suit department. And, of course, the buyers did know me all over the country—the same buyers—recommended to get in touch with me and engage me. And it was pretty good. It was $20,000 a year, plus two trips to Europe, with expenses paid, and about $7,000 to buy the models—you just cannot go in and look at the shows.