208 Josselyn hall -
[Oct. 7, 1912]


Mother, dear -
        Your very welcome letter came Saturday. In answer to your question about my English-work, I am endeavoring to make it up and expect to take the examination in it two weeks from yesterday if possible. I have an interview with Miss York this afternoon to discuss a subject for my make-up brief, bibliography and debate-speech. I wrote Paul a brief note of sympathy - though I really am awfully sorry for him. Do you know whether he will be awarded his “C” in foor-ball or not? He certainly deserved it if ever anyone did, that’s certain. I had a short letter from Roger - he is at Cornell also - I’ve asked Paul to look him up if he has the opportunity.
        I’m very much disappointed , of course, not to be able to go to the Beta Ball. I had a dear note from Dick about it. I’ve always wanted so much to go to a college dance, that I did hope I might attend this. 
        I wish that when you get time you’d send my alarm-clock. I’m lost without it, although I’ve purchased a $2.00 Ingersoll that does everything but strike the hours. Florence had a huge alarm-clock that we called “Noah”, but he was broken somehow last week so we’re forced to borrow now to arise early in the morn.