100 Crosby St.
Jamestown,
N.Y.Dear Lucy:
I am the bad one this time and I dont know what you are going to do with me. I really meant to write before, and I hope you will forgive me.
It was lovely of you to invite me to visit you next June. I will be very pleased to do so if I go to Massachusetts. I intend to bend every energy in that direction for I cannot bear to think of missing it. I care more about going this time than I think I shall any other one. There will be so many there that I know, more than there ever will be again. I think it will be fine to visit you and get acquainted with your people.
I have not been working in the Journal office for a few weeks, and have been trying to rest up. Last week I supplied two days in the second grade of one of our schools. It was quite an experience and I got along very well considering that I didn't know much about primary work. As soon as I visit and get the methods a little I shall be all right. I am going to supply what I can the rest of the year and perhaps will get a regular position at home next year. It is much more interesting than I thought it would be.
What was Mrs. Cambridge's name before she was married? I have been wondering if she was someone I knew as you say she was in Ruth's class.
Last week our guild gave an English tea, where besides other things English tarts, buns, and cakes were served. It was all very nice and a great success. Over $100 was realised.
The D.A.R. is to give a Colonial tea on Washington's birthday. Many will go in costume. After the tea there will be an entertainment. I don't know whether I will go or not.
Last Sunday night, your namesake, Lucy Baker's mother died from the effects of a stroke of apoplexy, received the day before. It is very sad, for she was such a bright woman. I feel sorry for Miss Baker. I have not seen her yet, but perhaps I will to-morrow. I am studying Greek a little under her at the High School so I may see her there.
The Bishop of western New York is coming to our church next Wednesday evening to confirm a class. I expect to go for I never like to miss that beautiful service.
What beautiful weather we have had this winter. So warm in January, and cold but fair now. We couldn't ask for much more.
You must be kept pretty busy in your school. Don't work too hard I know you are a fine teacher.
I must close now, hoping to hear from you soon.
With love,
MaryFebruary 18 - 1906.