20th December

Dear Daddy-Long-Legs,

I've just a moment, because I must attend two classes, pack a trunk and

a suit-case, and catch the four-o'clock train--but I couldn't go

without sending a word to let you know how much I appreciate my

Christmas box.

I love the furs and the necklace and the Liberty scarf and the gloves

and handkerchiefs and books and purse--and most of all I love you! But

Daddy, you have no business to spoil me this way. I'm only human--and

a girl at that. How can I keep my mind sternly fixed on a studious

career, when you deflect me with such worldly frivolities?

I have strong suspicions now as to which one of the John Grier Trustees

used to give the Christmas tree and the Sunday ice-cream. He was

nameless, but by his works I know him! You deserve to be happy for all

the good things you do.

Goodbye, and a very merry Christmas.

Yours always,

Judy

PS. I am sending a slight token, too. Do you think you would like her

if you knew her?

Daddy-Long-Legs(#157) · 第 94 / 122 题