I live in the western part of Iowa. My brother Herbert has taken
HARPER'S YOUNG PEOPLE ever since it was first published. I did not
seem to care for it at first, but now I like the stories very much
indeed. I have just been reading "The Talking Leaves," and can
hardly wait for the rest of it to come. I have learned two pieces
from YOUNG PEOPLE to speak at school.
We have a great many pets, but those I like best are a pair of
ducks. They were given to me when very small. They eat so cunningly
out of my hand, and follow me all about the yard; and it is the
funniest thing to see them swim in a pond that was made for them.
We have a very handsome horse named Kit, and she is so gentle that
I drive her down town sometimes to bring papa home, though I am
only a little girl nine years old.
When I learn to write better I will write again if you want me to.
I like the other children's letters very much.