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of the teachers said that they had been seen a week or so ago. Last Wednesday P.M. a Mr. Gorst from Jamaica Plain lectured at school. I am quite sure he is the one who used to entertain at college at times. Possibly Doris will remember him. He imitates all kinds of birds absolutely correctly. He writes the songs they sing. I wish you could see them and hear him. He showed large colored pictures of various birds.

The fare has gone up on the Boston and Maine R.R. and tomorrow I have to buy a new ticket. The money certainly does fly.

I hope that you are both well. Doesn't it seem good to have the days growing longer?
Love, Lena

14 Summit Ave., Salem,
Friday night, Feb. 1, 1924.

Dear Folks:

I don't know when I shall get a letter off to you if I don't do it now. I have just been making out my cash account and my to-morrow's itinerary. It looks as though I should have a pretty full day.

Last night we three teachers here at the house gave a party to nine other teachers. We had a good time, but it came on top of hustling to get marks out and so was rather