Dearest Minnie, I wish I could have joined your fashionable crowd and dear old Dr. Furness this afternoon in watching the Gymnasium drill. I ought to have answered my invitation by the way and didnGÇÖt. I was too tired to do anything not sleep the greater part of this evening so I must only send a note which through my prolonged nap has missed the evening mail. I am enjoying the Japanese book. Who is Miss Bacon and how did she happen to go to Japan and to have the opportunity of meeting so many people? My little posy was still quite sweet after its journey, I did not tell you. I sat up today in state in the sitting room for 3 hours, lunching, receiving a visit and reading and doing nothing, and then found it the most agreeable thing to come back and lie on the bed for the rest of the afternoon and evening. It is surprising to find how tired so little makes you. By Sunday Dr. C. says she hopes I can go out if the weather is good. No, I must go home if possible for a few days before coming to Bryn Mawr. Could there have been a more inconvenient moment to be sick? Goodnight. Please tell Mamie that her letter appeared at last yesterday morning and that it was addressed to Hot Springs, S.C., which accounts for its having wandered about all this time. It was pleasant to read however even at this late date. Lovingly yours, Mary E.G.
