Oct. 23, 1900,
Vassar
Dear people,
Why havent you sent my letter of permission. I got called
up yesterday on account of it. It was really very funny. Mr. Galpin was
at the Indian conference at Mohonk and came over to see us, but we had
just gone over there ourselves so, of course we didn't see him. They
didn't think of that in the office however. I like the cool way they call me
up for something &c tell me to tell Cora, Mr Galuin came more to see her
too. If they are going to call us up in turn I intend to do something real
bad now, then they will scold her for it. I received this little note asking
me to call at the Lady Principle's office. And was quite scared and tried
to think of all the wicked things I had ever dreamed of doing tho. this particular one never entered my head. I found Miss Hastings in the office
tho1. so I was relieved. But you really must send it. You can send it to me
and I can drop It in her box if you like. Say you wish me to see any callers
who may come to see me. And that at any time when I ask for permission
to go to New York it will be all right to allow me to go. See. It was very
amusing. And Mamma you remember that little apron with ruffles and
pockets and a bib or what ever you call the thing that comes up over the
waist. Will you send it on at once. I must have It by Friday night. I have
no Idea where It is but you have probably come across it In your house
cleanings You know the one I mean don't you? That little fancy one. I
think I shall go as little Red Ridinghood I think that's as easy as anything.
I am so sorry Mrs G treated you so badly. I wish she would send me my
waist. I really haven't clothes enough. I am very sorry about the college
Settlement. In fact very much destressed. I dont think there will be much
more tho. And I dont soend a dollar a week any where near from other
thing. I give .25 to Y.W.C.A a month. Is that to much. Its only .06 a Stihayand I would not that much in the collection at home. Aurelia has
recieved a letter from her Aunt asking about her and generally making a
great fuss. You ought not to have said any thing about it. I just told you
as an excuse for not writing Please excuse dreadful blot. I would copy if I
had time.
Ruth.
(Ruth Adams, '04