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57 Shepard Street
Cambridge, Mass.
October 25, 1947

Dear Grandma and Mrs Barry,

I hope you will understand my long absence of words and self, I have been labouring under difficulties--all my courses are much more difficult than last yearss, and I have been giving time to social activities that I didn't do last year; in fact I have been going out almost once a week with one boy or another-- there are three Dicks, one of which is very nice, and also a David and an Alec. But I won't bother you with such details, I mean to come out to Stoughton after my hour exams are over-- the last one is November 12--and really pay a visit. Don't know about Thanksgiving yet, but it would be nice...
I'd be interested if you could send me a line now and then telling me the news of Stoughton--even if I am not too prompt in getting back an answer, as I will try to be. How the church work comes, the choir especially, the plants--how they flower--the lawn--does it need ra-king?, the icebox--did it come OK?--the neighbors, etc etc etc. Isn't this wonderful weather?
Will drop you a card telling exactly when I will arrive, which will probably by too some Sunday morning, in plenty of time; and for heaven's sake, don't buy anything special for me to eat, as it doesn't make any difference--tho' I do have[[strikethrough]] a [[/strikethrough]] a soft spot in my heart for that lemon pudding you made once, Mrs Barry... I wish if either of you have an opportunity to get news by hook or crook to Aunt Maude that I think of her and will seee her when I come out.

Love,
Doris