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wardness. Mr. Dwight is out of town until Sat even
Mr. Smith returns this evening at 7 p.m. I am
without a hat but have enough money to but one, am
unhappy. I don't know how soon I may be hazed.
I write you the particulars that you may know
how I feel + with no one to rely upon but my
Savior who thanks be to God has not deserted me yet.
I cant be loved although I should like to be or
even respected. My present suit of clothes can't
stand this ducking + roughing system very long.
But I will fight bravely + boldly. I should succeed
much better if I could keep my tears in before
company + my anger before foes. But you know
I have been brought up with girls all my life
+ this will prepare me for college experience.
I received a letter from Uncle Louis + Gertie
yesterday. Also from Percy Lewis who will call at
your house in a few days for a book of his
called Bryant + Stratton's bookkeeping. The
rest of this letter is in reply to yours dated
Sept. 8.

I said I had written till my hand not my head
ached. I have engaged my mood and my stories in