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[typed] Dec. 5th 1897

My dearest Nannie

I have time for only a line and that in thanks for the dear letter
which reached me Saturday - it was such an interesting one. Of course
I am facinated with my ghostly Pilgrim ancestor - Edith was decended
from such a quaint line and Marguerite has been looking up her ancestors
so that I was wondering whether I had any or not, especially as Lida
Leit has been urging me to join the daughters of the Revolution - any
more interesting news of the Allertons, Mavericks and their quaint
biblically named children will be most enthusiastically recieved.

This week has been a very happy one, tho' lonely without Edith.
A beaufiful letter from Miss Darrah containing a most overwhelmingly
lovely recommendation made me tip toe about the quadrangle with delight
most of the time - other movements toward getting a school have also
occupied me. I am going to apply for a possible vacancy in the Santa
Cruz High school where Helen is - tho' the chances are shadowy.

I have six whopping exs in the next two weeks, and the thought of
them scatters all my ideas and news - tho' I know there are twenty
things I want to write you about.

Thanks for the eye prescription. I like the way it sounds and shall
try it when necessary.

Your letter was so good- Theodora came down the same day for a few
hours and we had such a good visit. We have been having the most
heavenly weather but last night the wind shrieked around my corner
and today it has rained at intervals hard.

I could just see your Thanksgiving day - and such things to eat!

Yours so lovingly
Rose

Monday afternoon Dec. 6th '97

Spent yesterday afternoon at the Andersons. Fascinating Mr.
Snow called Saturday night. Phil Abbott is all right too.