T2020.102.350

Jersey Shore, PA. Jan 10th, 1894

My dear friend Edith:

[illegible], I did not think anything of the kind. I had waited so long before answering your letter that I supposed you had gone away and it was a long time before you received it. I thought myself to blame; but see how good I am now. There is lots of music down in the parlor. I left it all and I shall expect my reward by an early answer to all any questions. I forgive you this time. Did not Miss Wright, [illegible], firmly are your mind that you were not, [illegible], any circumstances

to allow the doctor to be nice to you. Shame on you. I spent Christmas very pleasantly. The children and family were invited out for the day, all but one. So I took Lily and him and we took dinner at the hotel. Joined the crowd later on in the evening. Attended a cantata in town. Very nice time. My daughter is not out of danger, but in the midst of it. She is 14 years old next month. I should very much like to go with you, but think it impossible this winter. I should very much like to go to Florida. I have a friend that has an orange grove there. I would like to have you visit me this winter. If you cannot, will you do so next summer?

Office of John G. Scarborough, Dealer In Dry Goods, Notions, Groceries, Boots And Shoes, Etc. Jersey Shore, PA.

2 Jersey Shore, PA., 189_

I really want you to come. You know I did not know anything about them at the hospital. I had not heard of the small pox at all. Tell me all about it if it is not too tiring. And did they send the nurses all away or what did they do? I am so surprised. I cannot express it, that if is wrought is going away. I never thought of the place but, in connection with her, and she is going to get married. Tell me who to. I heard her say that no, (whelf?), of a man would ever get her. Perhaps he is not one though.

How do you suppose she is going to multiply and replendish the earth? No, I did not send the box. I wrote, but receiving no answer. I concluded not to do so. I told you there was a place to strike Miss Wright. If you only knew where. She had more than one weak spot. I think her husband will be in the knees. I despise bravy of that kind. What in the name of common sense does Miss Miller want with a case? Thought she was superintendent of some training school. Your letter almost took my breath away. They surely must have had marry on the brain. Who did Mrs. Switzer marry? I knew Miss Barnnutt would be married. She told me as much. But where is her engagement in St Louis?

gone to, and her care for her sister, Edith? All is not gold that glitters. But Miss Bassruet was to marry a gentleman that resided in Buffalo. Miss Davidson loved mystery and was one, or I never saw one. All I can say is Heaven ____ Miss B's family. For that kind, always has good sized ones. Well, you may say amen. and what about Miss Cronch? She has not gone and got married. I hope. though, she did have a little sense in that ____. I thought everything was all together lovely there. We have