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Show 159 which, of course, turn her thoughts to her own little ones. The next month provides valuable diagnostic experience in the hospital, where she is spending all of her spare time. With her financial resources nearing depletion, Ellis wishes it had been possible for her to obtain employment at the hospital for the summer. Averse to spending any time away from the college, she again ponders the possibility of going into the country to try to sell some models, and recaps the experiences which have led her to this line of reasoning. My expenses during my illness were naturally increased and the means my friends so liberally supplied me with have vanished so rapidly it seems, although I have endeavored to be very economical. A ten dollar order from Sister Maggie a few weeks ago came in very good time as I only had six cents left with which to pay my fare to the Post Office. How grateful I should be to the Lord and to my kind friends that I have never as yet known want. I have made an effort to make money making fancy baby caps but of no avail.6 (my emphasis) Three days later, a letter from Lizzie informs her that she must not despair, that Maggie will send her "some more money soon." Maggie herself, in a note which arrived later that same day, says: I fear you have not had sufficient money to provide yourself with the comforts of living. But Ellis, deprive yourself no more. Nursing your baby, you should eat plenty and have it nice and tempting. I have concluded not to come this fall. I have become quite philosophical, and I think wisdom dictates not to go until you return. On account of finances and the children. Yes, it is wiser and oh, it takes strength to always act on wisdom. Had I not cherished hopes of going this year and worked oh, so hard to accomplish my desire, it would not have seemed quite so hard, but then I can be better prepared when I do come and live more comfortably. My babe will be older, et cetera.5 Ellis's plans to sell models in the country are further firmed |
