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Show On the other hand, I shall like to come into that close touch with the boys and girls which your position requires, and to feel that I am really doing something. <br><br> We have been thinking and praying over the matter, and my reply to Dr. McNiece, (which was written before I had seen your letters) was that personally I should much prefer remaining in my present position, both from a feeling of unfitness for the position involving so much responsibility of a natural disinclination to take upon the easy and take up the difficult. But that I waited to put aside such factors and do what way seems best for the work. That you, he, and others know the work and its requirements, and you know me, and I know that the school and its interests are near to your heart. I cannot go further than this now for Dr. McNiece said, "I hope you will not make any decision until I hear from you and have a chance to confer with the Trustees." My present duty as you understand, is to the College, and I would never take the position unless with their approval; for any discord arising in this way would certainly be to the detriment of both schools. From Dr. McNiece's letter, however it seems <br> [Continues on next page.] <br><br> |