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I determined to go to Boston - to give myself
an ice cream soda. I didn't hope to gain
anything by it except the calmer perspective.
Miss S & I went up from luncheon & had
a talk in the drawing room. I tried again
to explain. She said man had three
faculties, mutual, moral, physical. That
these were analogous in some respects
but were distinct. She also said that
she had read the books that she criticised.
She said the Bishop hoped to move in
& that he would urge iny(?) social effect
in the city "You are the only one
of us who has made a social place
for herself".

I reached Boston at midnight, doubtful
but still insistent for a bit of pleasure.
A man spoke to me & I did not
recognize the gentleman, being timid.