Your noteEditorial Note: This note is not extant. desiring to know whether I enter the class in September – is received – In reply I will say I should like very much to begin the study of ScienceEditorial Note: Christian Science [?] Unclear or illegible  Septer but I will plainly state my case to you.

When I talked with you two months ago I did not realize how little money I should have by the first of next month, expected to be situated so I would have no board to pay this Summer, but such is not the case so I have of course greatly reduced the small sum I had to depend upon. I could not possibly pay over one hundred dollarsEditorial Note: $100 in 1884 is the equivalent of $2,768.90 in 2017. then I should merely have enough to pay my board while I was a member of the class and a couple of weeks over. If I do not join the class in Sept. I shall try and work this winter so I may earn money to join in the Spring, as I prefer to study with you. I know the study is worth double your regular tuition, and if I had it to give would do so most willingly but I have not a friend in the world to depend upon for one penny. I am the only member of my family now living – and I am greatly indebted to your “Science”Editorial Note: Christian Science.