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found that she couldn't write very much after all - that she didn't feel like it after she got started.

The Boston examinations come Monday. Miss O'Connell is going to take them and I had a slight notion of so doing, but we were turned down when we asked for Monday off as a visiting day which we could spend taking exams, and make up during our vacation. Then too Mrs. McCleary, who I thought might substitute for me, telephoned she had a cold and couldn't, so I just thought I would take the unfavorable circumstances as indications that I had better not take the exams anyway. I really don't think I should enjoy getting into the maelstrom again and even if I did succeed in so doing, I don't think there is much chance for a protestant in the Boston schools now. I am almost certain that the papers call for character references other than ministers' and yet the other day one of the Catholics said she was told that she ought to get one from her parish priest - that that would be best, so you see how they keep tabs.

I guess you were glad about the postmaster. I hope he is a good one. Will you have much more to do in appearing before the town commissioners? I hope they pay you for what you do. I think that you are right in not accepting any more of those gratis positions. You have more than done your share already. 

Our new principal came originally from Gardiner, Me. There they have the commission form of government. He knew Father Plant, Episcopalian, in fact, went to school with his son. The school year is half over now.

I don't think I shall go to Washington this spring. My February vacation begins Friday night, February 24, and the next one the night of March 31.

I hope you are keeping well. I have a slight chest cold but I think I can get the best of it. It looks stormy today.

Best wishes,
Lena

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