[Headlines from The New York Times (page 1, above the fold) to place the letters in context of the world around them.]
COOLIDGE AGREES TO SIT IN CABINET AT HARDING'S WISH
Yields to Senator's Insistence in Marion Conference That He Serve Ex Officio. LAUDS HIS CHIEF'S COURSE Says President-Elect Seeks to Bring. National Mind into Agreement on Foreign Policy.
Dec. 17, 1920
Dearest family,
The check came this a.m. and thanks a lot. We had a perfectly wonderful time at the dance last night. There was the best bunch of fellows there that I have met this year. No high brows and very congenial. The hall was decorated for Xmas and the 2nd floor was fixed dear with big mahogany table, parlor lamp, big
chairs etc. Had to use that as we danced in all the rooms on 1st floor except Miss Caldwell’s sitting room where we had all the cots and furniture packed. Helen, Grace, and I all had Sigma Chis, and they were great. My man, Mr. Fisher, has asked me to go to their formal next Tuesday at the Onon. It will be wonderful to go there and I have about decided to stay over. I have no idea what “trains will be coming home” in the morning as long as M. wants to be here till Friday and it will give me a chance to get some things done Tuesday p.m. too.
I hope you aren't planning to come tomorrow. I have a long theme to write for all day. I have a class from 2-3 on Tuesday and classes all morning, so I couldn't be down town with you if you came then. How is everyone?
Edith came to dinner with me Wednesday night. It seemed awfully good to see her and they were really peppy at dinner. I'm in Latin class and lights are about to go out for pictures. Love,
Betty
Editor's notes
Betty will later become engaged to Mr. Fisher but they will not marry. This letter signifies the beginning of their relationship. She seems to be less homesick
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