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broke out with the measles at college.  We are certainly not going Saturday, perhaps not going at all.  I am disappointed and at the same time delighted.  To account for this fact I must tell you how my time has been passed lately.

The person I have seen most of since the death of my cousin is Mr Sands.  He has been more than ordinarily nice.  I was going to dance with him the very night after Marguerite's death.  I wrote him a note saying - 
Dear Mr Sands,
My cousin Marguerite Shepard died this morning.
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I had the feeling yesterday she could not get well.  I wanted to tell you so you could get a partner for tonight.
Sincerely Yours etc
That evening his card & the following note were brought to me -
Dear Miss Vanderbilt - 
I am most sorry to hear of the sad death of your cousin.  All I can offer you is my sincerest sympathy and that is a cold consolation, but if there is anything in my power that I can do for you, no matter how small I will feel most pleased