Stanford Student Letters and Memoirs

[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.