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fully to lay aside the 'school ma am' and with other pursuits and different duties, gradually slide into habits of mind and modes of thought suited to other circumstances: I should probably have enough of teaching young ideas in the family to keep myself good and sufficiently 'footed up' in such matters;- Though we may desire our way it is the Lord who directs over steps. How far from my thoughts or expectations, one year ago was it that I should be stationed here, - another year may make still new scenes and unthought of changes, it is therefore best to establish it in the mind that the present only is ours making it the chief cave to improve it aright. Sat. I shall make no calls today for the mud is deep, the rough cold winds whistle drearily and the airs is full of snow which ever and anon comes whirling down in thick flakes darkening the sky and seeming for a few moments like a violent snow storm. Mr. Johnson the Principal of the Academy has made me a long call this forenoon in my room we have no bed in our chamber so receive calls as in a parlour, he is a good man, disposed to do every thing in his power for the school, but lacks judgement, knowledge of human nature and cool dignity of demeanor, three very desirable traits for a head teacher to possess: he has an uncertain air, in walking, talking, managing but is a thorough scholar and in other respects a good teacher: the assistant, a young lawyer - possesses in a good degree what Mr. Johnson lacks

Please tell Mother write me a long letter soon. Intend writing Almeda in this vacation.