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Letters, June 29, 1911_010

Item

Edith Schwartz Clements, Letters, June 29, 1911
Title
Letters, June 29, 1911_010
Alternative Title
Letters, June 29, 1911
Date
June 29, 1911
Creator
Edith Schwartz Clements
Description
handwritten letter
Identifier
nshs-rg3158am-002
Transcription
10 better, but that was because I understood the price of six marks (about $1.50) to include three meals. It turned out to be just for the room! We understood,
on learning this, why mine host- a big, jolly fellow, was so cordial & friendly.
He had caught some "suckers" without half-trying. I suppose, however, we will have
to pay something for experience, & until I get a basis for bargaining, I can do none.
Our room was very large, tho' a little stuffy, with the two beds, "built" German fashion,
with the pillow a foot higher than the foot. We have learned how to pull at the sloping
bolster which gives this elevation, & get a flat bed. The only cover is a comfort
or feather-bed. Fortunately, the nights are cool. We spent Thursday morning
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