Brooklyn, Conn.
Aug. 24 - 1899Dear Mary,
I shall be at Southbridge at 12.10 next Monday. I would come sooner only I want to go to Harvey's church, you know.
I ran Harvey's lantern, successfully, and we came to Brooklyn, after the lecture was over, much to my surprise. We reached hear about 11.30.
Monday I made two apple pies, served some, called on Mrs. Palmer. Harvey had a meeting in the evening at some old lady's.
Tuesday we went on the picnic of which you heard them speak. Mr. Rivard came over about nine and the six of us piled into the Lawton's wagon. We went thro' Danielson where I bought ribbon for my dress and saw the outside of Harry's [sic] office and boarding place. The Squaw Rocks are in Killingly, some four miles from Danielson. They are very much like the Oat Rocks, having several caves, one of which has a rock table and chair, so-called. A little ways below the rocks is an open level space, the Indian battleground, where arrow heads are now often found. We got home about sunset, every body worn out but myself and Harvey. I slept with Miss Warner and gave Mr. R. the hard bed in the little hall bedroom; he departed before we were up in the morning.
Yesterday I called with Dedie on Mrs. Thuber, did not see the rest of the family, and I sewed some on my dress, which is going to be very nice, and on some candy bags Dedie is going to send to Burmah.
It has been so hot and rainy that I have not explored the garden thoroughly yet; they have nice sweet corn, and last night at my instigation had corn fritters. I am going to make some cake today.
I wondered what became of that postal I wrote, but you evidently mailed it all right, for Tues. I had letters from Laura and Gertrude, and today a letter from Mr. Fitts telling me that a copy of the Bookkeeping would be sent me this week. I shall not have much time to look it over, shall I? Those last days will be very full. I have not written to Mrs. Packard yet, for I live in hopes of hearing from Eliz. If I do not hear from her, I shall go Saturday.
Miss Warner is very nice. I like her. She is going away this week Sat. and next week they expect Mr. & Mrs. Baldwin and Helen, who has been very sick. Harvey is going to Boston and may take a look at Mansfield. Dedie is not going because she is saving her money to go to Paris next year.
Harvey liked his cheese very much. I am going without my breakfast, and feel pretty well only very lazy. Hope you are accumulating a good store of tomatoes.
This is not very good weather for the house, is it? I see gangs of prisoners at work ploughing in the field across the road.
Evangeline is running around barefooted, she is quite well, but her growth did not surprise me. I am giving her lessons in reading. The girl, Lizzie Royster, seems to be pretty good. She is good-natured anyway.
With love
Susie.