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it scarcely before. Now I know it is true & say it, I would say it to her if she gave me the chance. I am happy am I not - oh yes, living in an atmosphere of worldliness &  suspiciousness - No matter  Well to-day has made me make up my mind to one thing & that is that I will not try & stop my love for Jim but I will do all in my power to make him love me in return. And if he does I will marry him
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I won't take a cent from the family if he can support me quietly & happily. Oh God riches make more unhappiness than all the poverty in the world. Keep me from being suspicious. Curious. I have not been. Then there will be a row. If it was any girl in the world but Grace Wilson, I would help C.V. jr on & do all in my power to help him if I thought they would be happy. I only live at times. Most of my