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[typed] Stanford University, Cal. [written] Oct. 18 [typed] 189 [written] 5

My dear [illegible] -

We were as glad to get your good letter last
night. I had been down to San Jose' on business. Fred met me
at Mr. G[illegible]'s office and we simply verified Mr. Kittredge's
statements. I had my head washed at Miss Foleys and it
did seem a great luxury for the water is so bad here - one has
to get good water only by the pitcher full from the kitchen if
you want it hot. Before I forget it - Rose and I have forgotten
what we did with Mama's barrettes[?] - but i have a dim idea
that I asked you to take care of them. Am I wrong? For
they are not in the dress box. Rose and I have been asked to
join a fraternity - the Bessie & Bertha Braling
belong and are very anxious for us to. But I do not think
favorab=ly of it. In fact I shall not join & Rose won't if
I dont. Rose says she is sure she should feel like a bull
in a China-shop. And that very aptly expresses my
idea of the thing.

Yesterday when I got back Rose had
made her such a cute hat, out of that black felt flax that
I got last autumn. It is very dressy however, and I
am right glad that she has such a stylish suitable
best hat.

Sunday

Have just finished reading my
Science lesson and feel very very happy. Put in
my black silk cre'pe for dinner - & it is such a