also. The paper corrections are a trifle more than usual, and the maes- 
tion of laboratory has been acute. With a chemistry class of double 
the normal size, and a good Physics class, even though the letter Is 
taught by an assistant, I have had a deal to do, especially in the way 
of getting Ifoboratory thingd fixed up. I had a lot of apparatus to 
order, and a deal of arranging to do, that has kept me b T1 sy about every 
forenoon, for four hours or so. 
Aside from this, there is little perns to write. The mews from 
Maine, too, is scanty. Polks are well, and I think there is a 
decided probability that they will go South '’or the winter, or at least 
for a part of the ifii winter. I never know, for sure, until they are 
actually off, though. 
Well, I must hasten on to another letter. I'm planning that this 
year I shall get to Providence. Lincoln and Washington birthday holi¬ 
days, this time, mean a three day vacation, and I can get away. 
With the kindest regards to you all, ' 
Sincerely, 
