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what the other persons cannot do or give, that the trouble arises. Within these limits I can see endless possibilities for deepening understanding. I already find I [[strikethrough]] ad [[/strikethrough]] can adopt all parts of traits & ways of thinking more than superficially (in moods of optimism), tho' it takes much out of me in way of emotional upsets. But I came out solider, seeing farther - being much more secure. I think right now the key is to say to oneself 1) I want to understand 2) there are differences I cannot overlook as over leap without careful pains & constant alertness 3) trying to understand is a game which isn't too often played, giving it a pleasant aura & consolation for failures. It is surprising to me how intolerant many, yea most people can be. I had never fully realized it or appreciated tolerance before. It's a fine challenge for a militant save!  Then mistakes begin to lose their ability to crush and paint up their wonderful lessons: the only cure to under-confidence, after a certain stage is reached. What I have seen of intolerance makes me terribly fearful to give people inferiority feelings: I begin to think that the elements of equality Richards lectured on today can be reconciled: biological inequality & principled equality. One has only to recognize in experience what [[strikethrough]] ends to reject as not worth [[/strikethrough]] special attempts at toleration which most be forgotten about as not worth while & which are very definitely worth the pains. Jean and I are getting on much better also, incidently [[sic]].

Dr. Tisza suggested I try to get into Everett, the cooperative house next year: it means helping with meals once or twice a week - cleaning (not much) and saves $200. [[strikethrough]] Dunts [[/strikethrough]] She said she'd go into action for me immediately, that the atmosphere there was wonderfully 'cooperative!' Sounds ideal.

Dean Sherman was glad I had changed my major .. from 17th c 4 countries to 3 centuries of England (17th - 19th). Now I must break it to Mr. Summers who has [[underscore]] so [[/underscore]] carefully arranged my schedule & [[?]] work, poor fellow!

So you see yesterday was very happifying, much relieved on many scores. Got to reading & eating up the New Testament: what a think! Must read it all today & night. Glad I'm on social pro this week end.

Glad you are to get your case, Mother. Really long dues but I guess it takes violent [[strikethrough] action [[/strikethrough]] events to convince the Museum people of it need.

Love, Doris

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