Aug 4th 1886–
I received a letter from my Sister todayAs Written:to-day enclosing As Written: inclosing a letter from you- in which Mrs. Eddy declines to teach my Sister- I am so very sorry for her sake & for the Sake of ScienceEditorial Note: Christian Science- My Sister can't comprehend why she thus refuses when so many of our relatives & friends are waiting there to Study As Written: Studdy for her- She thinks Mrs. Eddy is merciless- to want to hide the light from her and my Sister is too As Written: to much of a Student for me to teach her- She says Mr- Lancaster was thinking of going too and she is so Afraid it will turn him from it altogether that she don't dare to show him. Your letter – He was so hurt & disappointed she was not accepted before – I don't know what effect it will have now. I never hear of any beliefs from her now & I know she is gifted & Mrs. Eddy never could have a finer Student or one that could do so much for the causeEditorial Note: The cause of Christian Science.- Beg of her for all our sakes As Written: sake's to reconsider and take her –
Please drop me just a line- and say to me- "Don't Mrs. Eddy like my Sister? Is there anything As Written: any-thing wrong about her?-
Love to Mrs. Eddy- I love her anyhowAs Written:any-how - & am going to meet Dr- Sawyer at Mrs. L's to tea —