10 __A COLLECTING TRIP 
basket which she gave me; I do not know whether I 
shall have time to do so. Be sure to write a full ac- 
eount of Ruth’s wedding, what you wore and what the 
kids wore, ete. My English friend tells me that those 
beautiful knitting silks which you, or rather I, can get 
at Head’s on Sloan street, cost only fifty cents a 
spool. JI shall surely invest. The concert is tonight, 
but I am too lazy to stir; so I am not going, although I 
would very much like to wear my nice green silk and 
diamonds. So far no tags on any of my luggage. Tom 
got one when we left the Vendome, but I never got 
any. Will write more tomorrow. My state room is 
just filled with unpacked clothes and I am wondering 
how they can ever fit into the trunk. I am so glad 
I have Katherina. Neither of us have been seasick 
once. 
October 9. 
Beautiful day. Had breakfast in bed and got up 
and did a little packing. Then I went on deck and 
had a very good time chatting and talking with every 
one. We made such a poor run yesterday that instead 
of getting into Queenstown tonight at ten o’clock, we 
do not get in until two tomorrow morning, really 
quite a good deal of difference. Had a wonderful day 
today on board. Will write again. This letter is meant 
for Pa too, only I did not start out with both of you 
in mind, as I thought Pa would enjoy one letter from 
Ireland better. Just had a wireless from Malcolm 
saying, ‘‘Welcome to Ireland, expect you to stay at 
Hilden House.’’ With much love. 
Ever affectionately, 
Rosamond. 
