smooth waters of civilized life have attractions for me whose power is increased by time constant rambling but I am a captive
I am bound, love of pure unblemished Nature seems to over- master blur out of sight all other objects considerations. I know
that I could under ordinary circumstances accumulate wealth obtain a fair position in society I am arrived at an age that
requires that I should choose some definite course for life But I am sure that the mind of no truant school boy is more free
disengaged from all the grave plans purposes pursuits of ordinary orthodox life than mine - But I wonder what spirit is conjuring
up such sober affairs at this time I only meant to say a word by way of family greeting tomorrow I will be among the sublimities
of Yo Semite forget that ever a thought of civilization or time-honored proprieties came among my pathless lawless thoughts
wanderings Darkness is coming on Good night Remember me to the small people to Muirs in general throughtout all their tribes
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