Page 169 - The Story of My Lif

We did not reach Boston until Saturday morning. I am sorry to say that our train

was delayed in several places, which made us late in reaching New York. When
we got to Jersey City at six o’clock Friday evening we were obliged to cross the
Harlem River in a ferry-boat. We found the boat and the transfer carriage with
much less difficulty than teacher expected. When we arrived at the station they
told us that the train did not leave for Boston until eleven o’clock, but that we
could take the sleeper at nine, which we did. We went to bed and slept until
morning. When we awoke we were in Boston. I was delighted to get there,
though I was much disappointed because we did not arrive on Mr. Anagnos’

birthday. We surprised our dear friends, however, for they did not expect us
Saturday; but when the bell rung Miss Marrett guessed who was at the door, and
Mrs. Hopkins jumped up from the breakfast table and ran to the door to meet us;
she was indeed much astonished to see us. After we had had some breakfast we
went up to see Mr. Anagnos. I was overjoyed to see my dearest and kindest
friend once more. He gave me a beautiful watch. I have it pinned to my dress. I
tell everybody the time when they ask me. I have only seen Mr. Anagnos twice. I
have many questions to ask him about the countries he has been travelling in.
But I suppose he is very busy now.

The hills in Virginia were very lovely. Jack Frost had dressed them in gold and
crimson. The view was most charmingly picturesque. Pennsylvania is a very
beautiful State. The grass was as green as though it was springtime, and the
golden ears of corn gathered together in heaps in the great fields looked very
pretty. In Harrisburg we saw a donkey like Neddy. How I wish I could see my
own donkey and my dear Lioness! Do they miss their mistress very much? Tell
Mildred she must be kind to them for my sake.

Our room is pleasant and comfortable.

My typewriter was much injured coming. The case was broken and the keys are
nearly all out. Teacher is going to see if it can be fixed.