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I think his change in attitude might have something to do with his watching me tutor. He can tell I love to teach. Im not sure if he can understand that its not the same as having my own class, but I am really enjoying it. Mitchell, the little boy I tutor every afternoon, has a crush on me and tells me hes going to marry me. Renee, the little girl I teach, is just the opposite. She resents my presence, and I have to coax nearly every word out of her. Please pray for both of us.
Give Rigg and the girls my love, and kiss Donovan for me. Ive found a pair of matching dolls for Gretchen and Molly, but Im not going to send them. Id rather bring them when I can visit, to see their faces when they open them. I might hold onto them until Christmas.
I wish I could tell you Ill see you soon, but with my studies intensifying, I just wont be able to get away. I hope this finds you all well.
Love, Marcail
May 28, 1881
Santa Rosa, California
Dear Marcail,
Well, summer is upon us. The weather is hot in the extreme and all the grass in Santa Rosa is already brown. Every window in the kitchen is open as I write this letter.
Riggs mood has been nothing short of nonsensical tonight. He keeps coming through the kitchen and giving me messages for you. The last one was that a man was here, a doctor, seven feet tall, and he was asking for your hand in marriage. Honestly, Marc, he certainly can be outrageous when he makes up his mind!
Business picked up at the mercantile, and I was able to order a new rug for the girls bedroom. You remember how worn the old one was. I know Rigg hated to see it go since it had been his grandmothers, but Mollys foot catches on the loose threads time and again, and Im afraid shes going to hurt herself. I cut them, but I cant seem to stay ahead of it.
We painted your bedroom a soft peach color. It really brightened things up. Wish you could see it. (That was a hint, in case you didnt catch it.)
Im glad your studies and tutoring are progressing well. Were praying for you, Mitchell, and Renee. I have every confidence youll have your certificate in record time. Im so proud of you. Write me soon.
Love, Katie
June 17, 1881
Visalia, California
Dear Katie,
I stood at Miss Wilkins side today and watched her sign my teaching certificate. I cant really explain the way I felt, except to say that I was excited and scared all at once.