Her father promised to forward the letter if she wrote John. She is glad he is cheerful when he would be tempted to be otherwise. Mrs. Keiley says he is planning to return a week before Christmas; Gertrude trusts she will see him then, and that he will get to Philadelphia as he had hoped. Sister Teresa McMaster, D.C. laughed when Gertrude explained a joke to her. A letter from Miss Aggie Harper said John looked well. Gertrude hopes he is having a pleasant trip, and bids him be cheerful and courageous. She sends regards. :: I-2-m A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.