DEAR FATHER AND MOTHER,--I am having lots of fun with Harry F.,
Lester S., Willie R., and Clint H. at recess. These are the boys
who go to school. At recess we play lasso, and tree-tag, and pussy
in the corner. Papa, I rode Kit day before yesterday night in the
dark to Plainfield, and yesterday I rode her to Plainfield and all
around Robert's house. I went out in the corn field to see Robert
husk corn. Then when I went home to uncle's, he wanted me to go and
get the cows; but I could only find the calves, though I looked all
over for them; then I drove the calves, and uncle and I went to
look for the cows, but he went afoot, and I went on horseback; and
I saw one in the corn, and I went there, and I saw four cows, and I
drove them home all alone, and I was so busy I did not shut the
bars, and uncle wanted me to go back alone and shut the bars. Dear
father, I appreciate the popper and corn, and two days ago I popped
a panful, and the boys and I ate it out in the yard, and had a good
time. To-day I popped a panful, and Wallace and I ate a little of
it, and saved the rest, and I have got it now popped. Dear papa, I
learned to husk corn to-day, and yesterday I helped uncle churn to
make butter. Oh, mamma, there are lots of girls go to school over
here, and have a lot of fun. I can ride terribly fast on Kit. I
borrow Mr. McClellan's saddle and bridle. Oh, mamma, the seat of my
pants is nearly all torn off, and I have no others. I wish I could
get them fixed. Can you tell me how I can, mamma? The boys think a
great deal of me--I know they do. Oh, papa, I guess I will get fat
pretty soon, because I eat about ten sweet-potatoes, a lot of
chicken, and toast at every meal. If I stay much longer, I will
want some more money--about fifty cents.
Very truly, your son,
WALLACE.
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