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Show Paris, Idaho, Sep. 22nd., 1905. <br><br> Prof. George B. Sweazey, <br> Salt Lake City, Utah. <br><br> My Dear Mr. Sweazey:- <br><br> If you find that Annie is being taxed too severely by taking all of the studies in her course, please do not hesitate to have her drop a study or two. She is slow, and particular, and somewhat delicate - all which, as you know, tend to make it difficult for her to keep up. Her father knows very well that the slowness has a natural explanation, but then there is work in the world for slow people, as well as for slow horses. <br><br> When Annie completed the Idaho, Eighth Grade work in Arithmetic, she took 99% and probably would have done better if she had taken time to look over her work before handing in her paper. Of course it is very embarrassing to her not to be able to do nearly as well as she is ambitious to do, and as she knows that she could do if she was not obliged to be perpetually in a hurry. At the same time, I am aware of the fact that it may be an important part of the education of slow people to be hurried a little. You may be able to decide a little later whether or not a special course is better for her, her health being duly considered. We are glad that the "hazing" is over. Did not the girls <br> [Continues on next page.] |
