August 4, 1908
148 Hollis Street,Boston.

My Dear Marion,

Yesterday AM, when I arose I put on an old kimono as it was cool to do a wash in - did a large wash as Chester was gone. I got every extra thing I could into the wash, about 11:am I was just putting things to rights after I had finished washing, and I was about to put  a clean table cloth on the dining table as I had taken the other off to wash - when the bell rang. I answered and what was my surprise to find Flora, her cousin Miss Watters and Dr. Watters.  I was glad to see them but felt ashamed of my appearance (just my luck). Flora has changed I scarcely think I would have known her had I met her elsewhere. They must be having a good time. They came up in a "Stanley."  I did not get time to ask half I wanted to: I should like to have had the girls come up for a day, but I did not insist as  I know there is a lot to see and even half a day with me would not be interesting for young folks.

Dr. Watters appears like a fine young man. Flora said Marion is to teach in Montreal this next year.  Herbert might like that. I do not know, but you might go there to live? I supposed Mr. Nicholson can't go home often, he is so far away. Does Edith return to Three Rivers?  I want you to sit down and write me: you owe me a letter. Last summer, you know, Old Orchard had a big fire and one of the cottages burned, I think, belonged to Mr. Norman Nicholson, formerly of Lawrence. I thought you might be a relative of Mr. Norman's.

Mr. Coy is well this summer. Chester has gone to Maine and New Hampshire. I wish I could have known we were to be alone. I would have asked Ross down. You see, our quarters are limited and I have no help, not so fortunate as you with your three girls. How is your mother. Please remember me to her and your sister, Mrs. Hill. I suppose you had a great time at Quebec and saw 'The Prince" which to your loyal heart would be reward enough for going.

Love,
Marion (Coy) (cousin)