544 157th Street N.Y.
January 15Dear Margaret -
I have wanted to speak to you ever since I came but there has seemed to be no time for writing, except late in the evening. I have played with Ruth a good deal. to give Vergie time. as well as amuse myself. & have made a new waist for one of her little gingham dresses. My next business is to [...] an extension onto her leggings! Think what that means in length of leg. She is a winsome little maiden. & chatters away quite constantly to herself or to any one who may be near. We took her out with us this morning. & I followed her about while Vergie did the marketing. as we did yesterday. Today she went all the way on her feet. & seemed not to be tired. She talks more than when they were in Westfield. & somewhat plainer.
Her cough still clings to her. & is quite troublesome in the night - but does not appear much daytimes. I think Vergie means to take her to Dr Douglas tomorrow. We are booked to see "The Wayfarer" this eve in Madison Square Garden. Three of us. Allan is feeling a little more leisure just now, as his manuscript is all in the printers hand. Next week come examinations, so he will have some free time at college. We have talked with Aunt Julia. & are to go there for dinner Sunday night.
Aunt Mary is ill again. replied to our telephone. but very faintly, said she had been down for a week. so we have our plan for seeing her. but shall call again tomorrow to inquire.
I am going down town some day with Vergie. but do not intend to do much shopping. The gray gloves I found in Spfl'd on my way here. & they cost 3.50[.] Glad I do not want many things.
I am glad you are to go home Saturday. They will be happy to see you. but it is a hard trip for you in such cold weather. It seems very cold here - but not in the house. Far from it. How does it seem to have classes again?
Much love to you darling -
Mother