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has brought me in contact with "Jim." Surely I cannot blame it when it has been so exceeding kind. At this moment the whist has begun - the New Year will be here in a few minutes. I pray that this New Year may bring "Jim" every blessing and happiness - [[underlined]]every[[/underlined]] blessing. I see them all at Lenox - at the Stokes - dancing the New Year in - who is he dancing with - oh lucky girl! If only for one little moment he would think of me. God who is all powerful make him happy. That is my prayer for the New Year.

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And at Biltmore too they are dancing - Bless them all. Help Graham Stokes to get over his love for Emily and may each one of them have what they most desire. Protect them! Oh God protect Jim. Forgive me for my weakness, help me to be brave, and I do thank thee for what thou hast put in my life to love even if it bring me unhappiness. Amen. Amen.