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March 22, 1874
My dear Cara,
This morning was ushered in by a fall of snow, which however melted as soon as it touched the ground. And now the sun has come out, the wind has gone down, and the day has become one of Spring's most beautiful. Alice Orsham and I were walking this morning, and hearing the birds sing she became almost poetical, and even prosaic I would not have objected to Tennyson and a rustic beach under some broad branching tree. I know we at home do get half appreciate our winter days; they are not raw enough for perfect enjoyment.
Our sermon today was on the text, "What I have written, I have
written". The minister did his best to impress upon our minds that what
we had done could not be undone, and hence we must be very careful of all
future steps. But I fear I was not rightly impressed, for I applied the text more especially to the purely worldly deeds which I do every day, and
which, to my sorrow, can not be undone.
Last week the honors for the present Sealer class were given by
the faculty. Of coarse there was the greatest excitement, and much disappointment among some members of the class. Most of the honors were
given as we had all expected, but two seemed to us unfairly given, and so
we lay It to partiality on the side of the Professors. And It does seem so
few, to take only ten out of a class of forty five. Naturally, we Juniors
began to think then of who would be among our chosen ten, and I, for one
have little trouble in picking out those upon whom the honors will fall. There are many more than ten in our class who deserve honors equally, before my rank in class Is reached, so, my dear. If you or any of the family have a lingering hope that I will be among the favored few, please dispel that illusion immediately. There is not the faintest shadow of a hope for me. Sorry am I to confess that I have not studied as hard as I should, but have devoted more time to painting and drawing. Dr. Avery is here today, and will remain several days. I am told that Miss Terry is preparing to give her a general reception. This may be merely a College rumor in which little faith can be put yet I most truly hope not. Some little sign of respect ought to be shown one who has labored so long and faithfully for the College.
One of the girls has just lent me Kingsley's "Water Babies", so I
shall settle down to most comfortable afternoon I think, with a pillow under my head and the Babies In my hand. With Love, nothing more at present
your sleepy sister.
My dear Cara,
This morning was ushered in by a fall of snow, which however melted as soon as it touched the ground. And now the sun has come out, the wind has gone down, and the day has become one of Spring's most beautiful. Alice Orsham and I were walking this morning, and hearing the birds sing she became almost poetical, and even prosaic I would not have objected to Tennyson and a rustic beach under some broad branching tree. I know we at home do get half appreciate our winter days; they are not raw enough for perfect enjoyment.
Our sermon today was on the text, "What I have written, I have
written". The minister did his best to impress upon our minds that what
we had done could not be undone, and hence we must be very careful of all
future steps. But I fear I was not rightly impressed, for I applied the text more especially to the purely worldly deeds which I do every day, and
which, to my sorrow, can not be undone.
Last week the honors for the present Sealer class were given by
the faculty. Of coarse there was the greatest excitement, and much disappointment among some members of the class. Most of the honors were
given as we had all expected, but two seemed to us unfairly given, and so
we lay It to partiality on the side of the Professors. And It does seem so
few, to take only ten out of a class of forty five. Naturally, we Juniors
began to think then of who would be among our chosen ten, and I, for one
have little trouble in picking out those upon whom the honors will fall. There are many more than ten in our class who deserve honors equally, before my rank in class Is reached, so, my dear. If you or any of the family have a lingering hope that I will be among the favored few, please dispel that illusion immediately. There is not the faintest shadow of a hope for me. Sorry am I to confess that I have not studied as hard as I should, but have devoted more time to painting and drawing. Dr. Avery is here today, and will remain several days. I am told that Miss Terry is preparing to give her a general reception. This may be merely a College rumor in which little faith can be put yet I most truly hope not. Some little sign of respect ought to be shown one who has labored so long and faithfully for the College.
One of the girls has just lent me Kingsley's "Water Babies", so I
shall settle down to most comfortable afternoon I think, with a pillow under my head and the Babies In my hand. With Love, nothing more at present
your sleepy sister.
