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4 was so moderate that I thought best to come and I am so glad that I did. I do not know why, but I enjoy myself fifty per
cent. better than last term, I have another study too yet do not have half the anxiety over my lessons, and yet I think I
stand better in my classes. But I must tell you what a wonderful thing I did deleted: Saturday last night, You know I am a
member of the Sycam? , so my first attempt at debating (in public) came off last night, and instead of trembling or fearing,
I was as placid and calm as an untroubled lake not even doing that which is so easy for me to do, turn red. On taking my seat
I was hearty cheered, and at recess my day, what congratulations flowed in 1 17 in margin: Annie is well her address
is Murcellon, Columbia Co, Wis. Osh. Wis. Jan 35 '74. Dearest May. And so I have actually had the pleasure of hearing
from my lost sister again. I came home Friday night from school, threw down my things, sat down by the window and peevishly
exclaimed, well, I guess the folks dont are anything about me, for three weeks have passed, and not a word I was ready to
weep with illegible ation. I could not be comforted and pondered whether or not I would write to you again. Evening came and
Mrs Cornell, the lady with whom I board (for I am boarding this term) announced two young gentlemen.