dear daddy,

your letter didn't come in time (i am pleased to say). if you

wish your instructions to be obeyed, you must have your secretary

transmit them in less than two weeks. as you observe, i am here,

and have been for five days.

the woods are fine, and so is the camp, and so is the weather,

and so are the mcbrides, and so is the whole world. i'm very happy!

there's jimmie calling for me to come canoeing. goodbye--sorry to

have disobeyed, but why are you so persistent about not wanting

me to play a little? when i've worked all the summer i deserve

two weeks. you are awfully dog-in-the-mangerish.

however--i love you still, daddy, in spite of all your faults.

judy