Dyer to Tarver, September 14, 1920

Dyer to Tarver, September 14, 1920

Westley Dyer

9/14/1920

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Miss Elizabeth Tarver. Dear one: - I am embarassed indeed to attempt to write you this missive. For the simple reason that I donot feel within, neither without, worthy of your sincerety & friendship. But be inspired by the actual feelings of conscience, I must obey my impulse. I really am blank minded at this instance until I have to search my random mind whereby to find the words to express my poor thoughts. Though as I come into my thinking of the past how pleasing it is to let the joys of your feelings be felt. I am just recovering from the awful blow which I rec. by thinking I was to get to see you when you was contemptlating on visiting you Aunt out here the past summer. But as I recover with a spark of affection planted deeply down in my heart I think of these words where theres life theres hope. I do know you have enjoyed the past summer immensly. While I have laboured working with half courage yet , with determineation and hope. So little girl if my fight of rivalary hope and friendship is lost, I conceive the fact that I have fought gamely and Will surrender if I dont stand worthy in your estimation. But always remember that which is dear to us is worthy that sacrafice to fight for. I dont know what it is that has come into your life, but there is someone more lonesome than you. If only I could recall the days of yesteryear, I would face this old world without fear. Heres to you your mother, Sister and friends. Write me at your leisure If we cant be the same old sweet hearts we can be the dearest friends. Will ring off, heres hoping that you will remember me in your promptness in writeing- (Bon swaer) I am. Yours Westley Dyer 1112-no 23 st