April 4, 1921.
3001 Mason St.
Omaha, NebraskaDear Classmates
Your letter duly received. It added to the enthusiasm that was already bubbling over. Yet, it don't remove the difficulties. Sickness, in my son's family, called me to Omaha. Five grandchildren, ranging in age from six years to six weeks, need more than a mother's love. If I can feel that they'll not be left to suffer, I'll be at the re-union. The present outlook, however, gives no promise of immediate relief.
June 6, 1921.
Dear Classmates,
It is with deep regret that I must say, I can't be with you at our semi-centennial Jubilee. What more could be done, than has been, to make the celebration a joyful success?
Words cannot express my heartfelt gratitude to those who have been untiring in their efforts for the class of '71. Ours is a favored class, and, the reflected light of the bright stars, has benefited even me.
The inspiration of the greetings, and the meetings is denied me. That has been a cherished anticipation, but, family ties are holding me here. Our little four-year-old Eloise is recovering from a serious illness. With her mother in the hospital, she, naturally, clings to Grandma for comfort, and, I cannot leave her.
Greetings to every member of '71 from, - I hope, the only absent one. I shall look for a full report of the good times - that come to me in - O, no! "Imaginations utmost stretch, In wonder dies away."
I am in the place, where our class prophet placed me fifty years ago.
Have the rest of you been as loyal? Tell us all about it. Let these prove to be the best of our school days, and, I'll be with you in all the school-girl enthusiasm.