Tuesday night -
Dec 13, 1921.Dear mother:-
Sunday was a busy day for me as usual. I didn't do much of anything except study for an Algae quiz which I had Mon. A.M. Thurs. finishes my woes in a big Ec. quiz. I am sitting up studying for it now supposedly. I got B+ in my Philosophy quiz of last Thursday. As soon as quizzes are over I shan't study any more till after Christmas.
Last night I went over with Louise and Charlie to the Masquer's Plays. Mrs. Mowry (our matron) chaperoned us. She's lovely - The plays were fine and we enjoyed them immensely. Didn't see that with [?] Harold. Charlie says H- is going to spend his vacation including Xmas day (at Elma's) away in Hartford, N.Y. and Amherst. They go home Sat they said, I go Tuesday as you know. Does the jitney go out at 5:30 or 6 now? I can go out in that all right. I have quite a bit of shopping to do tho I did some in Holyoke Sat. (and went to see the Sheik which was exceptionally good.)
I am so glad Theodore is going out to Aunt Jennie's too. I'll bet he enjoys every second. As for myself if I can do anything but study and write papers and forget I've got to land a job I'll be happy.
Seems to me there's a good deal of illness in the old town. There is here too of one sort or another. I've to write yet to two of the girls over at the Infirmary.
I'll be sending a box of duds home the last of the week and would like to have you take them out and hang them up.
Havn't [sic] got my proofs yet from Whites. I've about given up hope of ever seeing them. I know they wont [sic] be any good. Wish I didn't have to have them taken for it certainly does give one a queer turn to look at oneself and realize how peculiar looking one is I must admit.
Well, I must get busy and bone some more -
With love,
Ruth.P.S. Holy & I appreciated the clipping also Dolores & Effie but as none of us ever wear corsets it didn't upset us in the least. Holy sends her love to you and Auntie.
R.M. P.P.S. If you havnt [sic] the voile for that foulard yet ship me a sample & I'll get it Tuesday and anything else you want if you'll tell me -
R.M.