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Theckla Klem Clarke
LibrarianTuesday noon
Sept. 23, 1930.My dear little "Mis-me":-
Am going to try to write an intelligent letter if that is possible before the "Squatters" arrive.
Sat. night your father came up to shop to see what I wanted in line of groceries for Sun. We ate after we got home. Had breakfast to-gether Sun. He wanted to go to Apa. but did'nt have his laundry, so I washed his shirt while he (vaced) (How do you spell this?) my rooms and ran the dust mop around. I cooked dinner, and the Pater left at 2.30 for Apa. Were'nt we the heathens. Your father eats home now. Is'nt he odd? When you say "giddap" he "Whoa's".
I was pretty tired Sun. night, but Cecile phoned and I went over about seven. We played Solitaire, and they had onion sandwiches and tea.
Your windbreaker is done and will send it right along. It has an odor, so won't put any thing else in box except your bank vouchers and statement. Your bal. is on the bottom line. Keep your statement. I will keep the vouchers I guess. They are the cancelled checks.
Was I busy yesterday? So many people in, only 60 books went out, but at one time Webby and Douglas. from broker's office and Treyz from Bing. Savings Bank were in. ($.50 short again - disgusting.)
Helen Hennessey and I went to see "Greta Garbo" in "Romance" and it was very fine. Went right home at and was in bed reading at 9.45 P.M.
Were'nt you surprised to get Phil's card? He is surely having a good time. Saw Amory Sherman and he told me that Phil made about $100.00 per wk. Has a wonderful apartment in a very nice part of Philadelphia. These bachelors! Phi at least wrote you, remember that.
Anthony has been working here for a few days. Marjorie is going to work in the Market Basket a couple of weeks and Jennie is going to take care of Billy. A. says he is much better with Jennie.
How thrilling it must be to have all the girls stand in awe of you. A Senior! It doesn't seem possible.
Mrs Gillespie was in and got her books. I let her take some mysteries.
Expect to go to Zonta Club to-night. Wish you were going with me. Ellen Crowe? gives a travel talk on the "Passion Play". It should be interesting and we (Mis-me and Mimsy) would enjoy it.
It is now 4 P.M. and have only sent out 18 books, but Mr. Ely has been in. I called him up and asked him to come in, as I wanted to talk over that "Hamlet" proposition. He does'nt know anything! I like to watch him skirm. [sic] The meeting for stock holders is Thurs. P.M. and I shall probably attend. Perhaps your great grand children will realize something from that investment. You can tell them the story of your gambling mother and admonish them to always be careful where they invest their money. To beware of this slick stock salesman! [sic]
I bought the "Confessions of Oscar Wilde" by Frank Harris, and it goes out very well.
It is very quite here to-day. Seems almost like a day in July or June.
Sat. night I met Betty on the st. with a book under her arm. She said she got it of Mary Phelan and told her that she had read every thing in my place. I certainly told her something. She was sore because I did'nt hand her a new book. O! well! we don't care.
Well, dearie, I wish I could fill this page with some exciting news, but its [sic] just impossible. Give my love to all the girls and tell them to see that you do not over do and that you put on some weight. How are my stitches holding out?
After another interruption, I must bring this letter to a close. Oodles of love
and
billions
of
kisses
from
your darling
"Mimsy"