I suppose the air is blue round about Southport when you think of a certain person in Belfast. Well, I don't wonder. In fact I wouldn't blame you if you didn't read this at all but alas! Sadie you are only a woman after all, and I can trust to that "little bump of curiosity, which is common to our sex, and also to some of the opposite.
Well I have been in Belfast almost three weeks. Had a fine time in New York and Yorktown Heights. Went to state camp at Peekskill and saw a lot of "sojer boys." It was so interesting, and of course a girl was a curiosity. We saw one with one of the men and he was explaining something about the tent to her. She said something and we heard this melodramatic voice from the interior say "Theres a girl." The poor thing jumped about six feet. Then we all laughed.
In New York, I took in Coney Island, Metropolitan Art Museum, a ball-game and a comic opera.
Belfast is the plan though. I have met some civil engineers since I came, all college men. How is that? Then Fred Ford is here, he is the best of all. He went to Colgate for four years, and has one more at John Hopkins. He is all worn out. Is not going back this fall unless he is better. He's come to B. to recuperate. We are all doing our best to help him. He stays at his Aunts right across the road. He is going to be an M.D. so he is all right. Has beautiful brown eyes.
I have been terribly busy canning berries and "cherries." Do you like cherries? Then I have spent the rest of the time washing dishes.
You tell Mr. Hill that I am afraid he is developing into a jollin. [?] Imagine wanting one of my pictures. Remember me to him when you see him, also to the others especially to Mr. Black. Ask him if he is coming to see me the next time I come to Bridgeport. Ah when will it be.
Sadie this is a "service" letter. I'll try to do better next time. The letter you and Tillie and Mr. Hill [wrote]. It was a dandy. Do it again, do it again. I enjoyed it immensely. Mr. Hill did nobly. I tell you I appreciated it if I haven't shown it by visible signs.
Have you a position yet? Edith is pretty blue, you had better go to see her. She felt pretty bad to think you hadn't long ago. I am not blue at all, never was better or happier in my life only would like to see you all.
Must close and get supper. I am maid of all dishes in the Perry household. Be sure to write soon. By the way you must have felt fine when you wrote that postal.
Well fare thee well, Sadie. I am awfully hungry for Hughes. Hurry up and send me three you promised me.
With love
Edna.
July 19, 1904