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[typed] first time. They were to meet Friday but did not on account of
Mrs. Pease's funeral. She died in child birth, and the dear
little Harold and Allan are left motherless beside the little
new-born one.

Theodora has decided upon History as her major as it is a
stronger course than drawing. She has made out her program sat-
isfactorily. I am not yet quite decided upon mine.

We have a bouquet of yellow gorse on our bureau that fills
the room with fragance. That reminds me that I have read the
Bonnie Briar story andthink it the sweetest thing I have seen
for ever so long. So full of simple pathos and keen wit.

I caught a glimpse of Mrs. Maitland the other day and she
said she was so glad we brought down some of the magazines that se
she had wanted to get them down but had had no opportunity that
was convenient. I have not seen Mrs. Dunn or Mrs. Hudson. I have
a big "trade you last" for you from Prof. Hudson. Speaking of the
summer course in Tennyson he spoke of it as being unsatisfactory,
but, he said, of course for any one like Miss Dow who is well-read
and familiar with most everything of Tennyson, it is very interest-
ing" etc - it may sound like more of a last for Hudson, but then
most of his compliments seem to turn out that way. But I must write
to Helen Lathrop - so bye bye- with love to everyone in San Jose
and most to yourself- Your loving --- ---