This direction holds good for the months of June, July, August and September. After that, I will give you other information.
Another thing, do not send subscription money for The Pansy to me; but always to D. Lothrop & Co., Boston.
When you want badges, send name and pledge to me; also ten cents in postage stamps, unless you are a subscriber. Subscribers are entitled to badges free of charge. All letters about The Pansy, or about your work or plans, all questions connected with the P. S. are to be sent to my address; but remember, when you want to subscribe for The Pansy, send your dollar directly to Boston.
Years ago we used to have a department in The Pansy which met with much favor. This was a letter or article by the Editor, containing all the words which had been misspelled or improperly used during the month, by young correspondents; of course no names were mentioned.
We have determined to begin in July, a similar exercise, continuing it so long as there shall be any call for it. If, during any month, all letters received have been correct as to spelling, punctuation, capitals, grammar, etc., you may know it by the absence of the "queer-looking" article the following month.
Each member of the P. S. is expected to carefully read and correct the article. If you choose to report to me your success, I shall be glad; but this is not a rule.
A good plan would be to have an exercise in your local societies, the president giving out the words from The Pansy, and each member writing them, as he or she thinks they ought to be; then let the papers be exchanged and read, first appointing an umpire, dictionary in hand, to decide as to correctness.
Look out for my first letter, next month.
Lovingly, Pansy.