dc.description.transcription | Thorp SpringFeb.25, 1894.Dear Brother: I’ve been visiting this afternoon –something unusual for me. Went down to see Blanche, but found no one at home but Mrs. Rawlins. She received me very coolly, and I determined to stay until she was thawed out, -partly succeeded and she was much more pleasant when I left than when I went in. There is undoubtedly something the matter down there. Have you said anything to makeB -mad or hurt her feelings? I thought for some time I might be mistaken in thinking she treated me different, but I can’t be mistaken now –there is somethingthe matter with her –of what nature I’m sure I can’t understand –She is not open and frank with me like she used to be. I sometimes think perhaps someone has told her something someone of us has said.The change –or trouble –is very apparent, forpapa has noticed it and spoke of it, says she is not the same in her classes she recites to him. If she were just offended at meit would not make her lookedso troubled. She treated me all right this afternoon, -but not just as she used to. She seems embarrassed, troubled when in my company, -and she does not ask about you as she used to, -this is why I thought perhaps you had offended her in some way. Don’t mention anything to her so she would know I had written anything. I am going tofind out what the trouble is if possible. From her actions I think she must have something personal against me, and I shall ask her about it.
Don’t let this worry you –if she is the same to you I can stand it all right –though I worry about, can’t help it. If there is any trouble I want to help them if I can. Financial troubles may be matter. Mrs. R–told me she would not stay here the remainder of the session were it not for May finishing her art. I’m so sorry she can’t remain another year so B–can finish. If I knewhow to go about it I would have her stay here and go, but I think she is too proud to take anything. Papa would willingly keep her if she would stay. If I can get on good enough terms with her I shall venture to ask her to say with us and pay us when she teaches. I love B–and have done all I could for her this session and am anxious to do more, -and it hurts me for her to feel different towards me. I may imagine more than there really is. I trust all will be right soon. I write you about ofit so youcan enlighten me anyif possible. Do you write her just as good lettersas usual? She may imagine you don’t. Don’t say anything-just let matters take their course. I hope you wont let this bother you –I’ll be sorry I wrote about it if you do.I went to Minnie’s and found B–and went home with her.Much love, Sister.All well. Meeting progressing finely. Papa regret going in to the cranks. They have Taylor preaching tonight. Brother:Tell me how much money to send you and how you wish it sent. What I owe you is in the bank ready for you any time. | |