Found a letter waiting for me this morning from Mrs. MacDonnell, inviting me out. It is really very generous and kind of her I think I spent some of the happiest days of my life in Castlelack. ((The MacDonnells’ house in Bandon. They had been…

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From being accustomed to living alone, and taking without giving, I have become naturally selfish. This I see by the great kindness that the fellows in school show to each other, so I am trying to imitate them as best I can. – Such intriguing…

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