daddy long legs

Chapter 56

Dear Daddy Long Legs:
Julia Pendleton invited me to her house for Christmas.Didn't scare you, Mr. Smith?Imagine Jerusha Abbott at the John Gorier Orphanage sitting at the table with rich people.I can't figure out why Julia invited me—she seems to be kinder to me lately.But honestly, I'd rather go to Sally's.But Julia invited me first and had to go to New York instead of Urcester.I'm a little afraid of meeting so many Pendletons at once and getting so many new clothes - so, dear uncle, if you write that you wish me to stay at school quietly, I'll use a more docile than usual Salute to you with a respectful attitude.

I read The Life and Letters of Thomas Huxley in my spare time, it is very interesting and I read a little whenever I have time.Do you know what an archaeopteryx is?It is a bird.Do you know stereognathus?I don't understand it either, but I think it's an imaginary animal between apes and humans, like a bird with tusks or a lizard with wings.but not!Neither, I just checked the books, it's a Mesozoic mammal.

I took economics this year - a very inspiring subject.If I finish my studies, I will give a special report on how I should run an orphanage.I'd make myself a great voter if I had the right to vote, don't you think so?Last week, I turned 21.Wouldn't it be a waste for a country to abandon me, an honest, intelligent, and educated citizen.

your forever judy
11/9

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