I have too many problems to stay here. I must make some settled plan, now
that my life means so much to all the women in the world. And--how to deal
with a headstrong young man who won't take "no" for an answer or "wait"
for wisdom I simply don't know. If he would only give me time to make my
own acquaintance! There are so many things to think of. A great world is
open to me. I have the key and I am going to live the most beautiful life.
I must think and plan and learn how not to be frightened at my own face in
the mirror; I must--I simply _must_ have time.
* * * * *
Dec. 17.
I have just seen John again; he came up to Barnard, which won't do at all.
And he came home with me, and--how he loves me!
But I can manage him. Indeed, he was more reasonable to-day.
BOOK III.
THE JOY OF THE SUNSHINE.
CHAPTER I.
CHRISTMAS.
No. -- East 72d Street, Dec. 28.
Milly and I have just come from a run in the Park, and here I am this
shining white morning scribbling away in my own cosey room.
My very own room--for the most delightful thing has happened; I'm visiting
Mrs.
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