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Title
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Letters, Aug. 29th, 1911_008
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Alternative Title
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Letters, Aug. 29th, 1911
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Date
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Aug. 29th, 1911
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Creator
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Edith Schwartz Clements
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Description
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Edith Schwartz Clements handwritten letter
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Identifier
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nshs-rg3158am
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Transcription
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8 all of the many wines, champagnes & various alcoholic beverages provided. It is the subject of much good-natured chaffing on both sides. It is most interesting to note, however, that tho’ the men drink the stuff, they have a sneaking respect for one who does not & openly express their admiration or stive to explain or excuse their own short-comings. I have been a little puzzled & somewhat disconcerted by the way Mr. Tansley looked askance at me & seemed to avoid me, especially in Ireland . Especially was this marked when I went into a compartent on the train where he was smoking alone, & sat down to chat. He almost precipitately got up & left me! The mystery has been clearer since Fritz confessed to having told him shortly before that I admitted to my innermost circle of friendship only the nicest men who did not smoke! I have been chagrined & puzzled on more than one occasion during the trip to find how awkwardly I fit into social functions. I fear one can neither be sincere nor earnest & be a social success. I have been studying Mrs. Cowles methods. She is dumpy, dowdy, plain & yet is always the centre of attraction. Here success seems to be built upon the fat plan of putting herself forward into
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Rights
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To inquire about usage, please contact Archives & Special Collections, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Libraries. These images are for educational use only. Not all images are available for publication.
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