Fremont, Neb.
Dear St. Nicholas: I have never written to you before, but I think perhaps you will publish this one letter. I hope you will publish it, as I have never yet had anything of mine published.
I like the story entitled, "How Science Won the Game." Although I am but thirteen years old I think I can pitch a curve. I go to the Fremont Normal School and like it very much.
I am going to have the 1884 and 1885 St. Nicholas bound next week. I think you have a very entertaining magazine, and I think the pictures are very nice. I have the magazine for a Christmas present every year. I have taken St. Nicholas three years and I hope I may always take it.
Papa says he doesn't think you will publish this, but I think you will.
Yours truly,
Eddie H. B.
Ayer, Mass.
Dear St. Nicholas: As so many of your readers have written to you, I thought I would write too, that I might have the pleasure of seeing my letter in print.