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gets all papers and keeps close in touch; takes Govt with me; is easy to get on with and well-meaning girl, not very [[strikethrough]] or [[/strikethrough]]
intellectually attracted.

I use Louis's [[sic]] typewriter all the time now, as we don't think it would ship well, and it makes no noise, I won't be using mine agian [[sic]] this year, I don't expect: it is very easy to use, a portable Royal just like the one I shall buy for myself in the not too distant future.  Thanks for ribbon anyway; it is right size. 

Don't know how to get spending down pat--it varies immensely. So far I haven't been to any things except one movie because of social pro, but hope to go in future, and also hope to go free, through men as I am doing this Sat.  I must buy dress sometime. Will let you know when need.  So far o k.  Am trying to write all expenses down.  I can't budget myself for the reason that everything I spend money on will, I consider, be worth it many times, and I will probably spend less than I count on.  Food is not extravagence, and I don't buy any more than I need except for an occasional ice cream cone. 

My bike I can put in Bertram basement easily myself with no key at any time of the day and already have several damp times. 

Fear I will never be able to impress on you any more than Grandma can [[strikethrough]] the [[/strikethrough]] what is to my mind the folly of killing onself working when it need not be done and life is so short, etc, and hope you pick up weight again. 

This letter [[strikethrough]] as [[/strikethrough]] good exercise in reactions for me, for I was never trained in those things and have had most trouble with them always.  So always expect knife edge and write accordingly.  I say what I mean, if I don't always know what I mean I stand correction, [[strikethrough]] of thinking, not ethics. [[/strikethrough]] of [[strikethrough]] ere [[/strikethrough]] imperfect thinking, not ethics. 

My story for News was about Idler dramatic society, and its first paragraph was complimented by the editor this afternoon, although its headline was rotton.  Have another story on same subject and one on momument unveiling in triangle nearby for next week.  Idler is a cinch because of May being my roommate--she is pres of Idler.  If I stick to Idler stories I can keep it up.  Now must get to work, as I did poorly in two quizzes today. 

Love, 
Doris