(seq. 56)

December 28, 1954

Dr. Van Waters:

It appears that for the sake of harmony, it is advisable for me
to withdraw from the choir. Miss Gladding called me yesterday,
and her talk with me made it quite clear that for the greater
good, I should take this step. I have further decided that I
shall withdraw from all extra-curricular activities, and then there
can be no discussion. I do feel very badly about giving up
literary group, and am most distressed about giving up the duties
of sacristan. I have felt most honored by this privilege.

I have tried, in my small way, to be of service to the institution
whenever and wherever I could, but it seems that I am de trop, and
I know of only this way to stop misinterpretation and gossip.
Perhaps my recent XRays can serve as a reason for this decision,
at least for the public.

Again, it seems that I am letting you down. It is a greater sorrow
to me than you can know.

Regretfully,

Dorothy S. Cushing

[note at bottom of page:
I got her
all straightened
out. She is back in
everything now
and a valued
Secy of Literary
group.