Annie’s friends write to her describing their vacation activities, daily chores, hobbies, and travels. Nellie writes to Annie describing the various dress fabrics that she has and what she is making. She says that the baby is standing on his own and is afraid of the cat. Sarah writes to Annie that the weather and roads are very bad which Agnes Brand reiterates. The girls all saw their teacher Miss Wilson off down at the river. Several of the girls question Annie about her botany collection and if she has added to it while describing their own attempts at collecting specimens. The girls also discuss their school plans in the fall; many remark about having to recite Latin aloud. They all beg Annie to come back in the fall. They also note that some teachers like Miss Daggett are leaving while others like Mr. Dame and Miss Wilson are returning. A few of the girls mention boat excursions and going to the salt water to improve their health; feeling faint and fatigued and getting headaches are a common complaint. Fannie Hatch was so ill she had to be forced into the house after screaming out the window. They sent for Doctor Sweet of Brownfield.