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[written] Theodora p. 12 E XIV

[typed] My dear Nannie -

Somewhere I have a belated letter begun to you, but in
my efforts to straighten our room it has been misplaced. Last
week was a busy one; two examinations (one of which didn't come
off)and preparations for the Sigma Alpha Epsilon party. The Sigma
Alpha E. is a fraternity (boys) who have just finished a beautiful
new home in Palo Alto and a week ago issued small invitations for
a large affair both afternoon and evening. I was prepared to decline
as usual but I saw that Rose very much wanted to go; and finally I
consented to the persuasions of the different girls. For Rose
wouldn't go without me. But neither of us has anything to wear that
was in order. But Rose found a very reasonable dressmaker, to make
the little confection that I brought her from Honolulu, and looked
like a rare old portrait when dressed. It was made over muslin
(which was the daintiest and most inexpensive thing she could have ever
had. The waist was a baby one - coming off at the shoulders - and
a wide accordian pleated ruffle around the neck. Straps to hold it
up on the shoulders and a sash and bowo of white satin made the
daintiest gown in the room. I had a Mrs. Maxim remodel my crèpe
skirt - putting in large satin puff instead of the diminuitive
velvet sleeves. It too comes off the shoulders - and I have the
same lace put on it and a ribbon belt. - I think I never had anything
so becoming and shall wear it when I have my picture taken. Gertrude
was quite disgusted that we went but I am glad, even now that it is
over, my mind is unchanged. But party going will never be my fort
but as long as Rose will want to go I do not want to hinder her and she
won't let me stay while she goes.