Chapter 22
Weeks 9 and 10, Instructor Calendar, March/April 1896
Concordia’s vision of a quieter and simpler life back at school was at least a brief reality, as she had returned during the students’ spring recess. Many of the faculty and administrators scattered during this time as well. Only a few students, those who could not travel home because of distance, remained in the care of the house matrons.
Concordia was content to work uninterrupted during the week. Besides grading midterm examinations and student themes, she also spent time composing a carefully-worded letter to Dr. Samuels, asking for information about her sister’s illness. She felt better after sending it off. Annie had not yet contacted her about the search for Mary’s journal or letters, and Concordia chafed at th
