Name/Title
AU Lambert, Bertha Elizabeth - 1896-06-28 letter to Joseph Hastings HarrisEntry/Object ID
1990.1.302Context
[Westerville, OH, to Mr. J. H. Harris, Plantsville, Ohio, Morgan Co.]
Westerville, O., June 28, '96.
Mr. J. H. Harris,
Plantsville, O.
My Darling Joe: — Your letter was rec'd today and I will answer at once. Our P.O. is hardly ever open on Sun. but it happened to be today and your letter was a very welcome guest. I had not realized that Alice was so bad until your last letters. It brought a feeling of sadness to think of her young life being crushed out with so many hopes and ambitions before her, but I am so glad she is resigned and ready to die. What an awful thought death would be if it were not for this hope. I am glad you have the privilege of being with her some as I know it would be a great satisfaction to you both, but I fear you are doing more than you should for your own good. I do not think you should stay with her so much without some rest. Please do not think me selfish, but I know you are so willing to do that I fear you will be imposed on, and I know there are others who are willing to help if you ask them.
Father writes that Leora Lambert is no better. I wish I might be there to help some but it seems that I can not. I have spent another week at home and have been as busy as usual.
I rec'd the outfit you sent and have canvassed a part of two days during which time I sold five studies. I find that it is hardly worth while to canvass any except those interested in Bible study. I expect to canvass a few more days in Westerville and had thought of going to Iberia about Thur. and see about the music. I do not think I will try to do any thing with it, but can see. While there I want to canvass Galion and possibly some other towns. I do not like to go away when you talk of coming up but as you do not know any thing definite perhaps I will be back before you would come. You have done so much for me; I fear you put yourself to a great deal of trouble. You need send me no more studies just at present for I think I have enough for Westerville. An agent was here this week wanting me to act as his agent for a music book, but I informed him that I had a better agent than he and he gave it up, but I wish to deal fairly with my agent and wish to send the amount for those studies in a short time. Some strange things have happened since commencement. Miss Markley and Mr. Frankum were married last Wed. evening. He graduated this year and she next. She says she is coming back to finish her course next year but no one believes it, for Mr. Frankum goes to Va. to teach. People seem to think them almost crazy for not waiting another year but I will not condemn them too much.
Last week I sent our volunteer cards to Chicago. I felt again that it was a great step to take in doing such a small act, but I am glad it is done. I am fully satisfied this far with our decision, and only hope now that we may be able to fully prepare ourselves for usefulness.
Tomorrow evening our Y.P.S.C.E. gives a reception to the church, in Association building. We anticipate a happy time. Come up and I will treat you to lemonade. You may still address me at Westerville and if I should leave my letters will be forwarded.
Please take good care of yourself.
Lovingly,
Bertha.
