Many versions of the story of our accident have been circulated the length and breadth of the land. Since then Mrs. Tweedie has kept me at arm's length, but Fanny has become a real friend, one whom I need and appreciate.
Every spare moment we spend rehearsing the scene that we are to give at the club entertainment.
The Morning Glories are blooming all the time, and the entertainment is expected to be the event of the season.
I called on the Duncans yesterday. Rufe has reformed, temporarily, at least, and Mrs. Duncan, poor creature, is happier than she has been for many years.
They had found out who put the flowers on little Bessie's grave, and were very grateful.
Good Mrs. Stout continues to keep people and things stirred up. I imagine that her motto must be "The Truth, the whole Truth, and nothing but the Truth." I never would have believed that the truth spoken at all times, regardless of anybody and everything, could be so amusingly disturbing.
What you have written about your work is very interesting—please tell me more. Whenever I rehearse the part that I am to play there are many—many lines that send my thoughts to you. The closing words are best: "All angels guard and keep you."
Barbara.
January seventeenth.