The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-08
MISS OVERMAN DUMB.
She Declines to Speak of the Dam
aging Letters Addressed by
Her to Mrs. Tunnel.

aging Letters Addressed by
Her to Mrs. Tunnel.
The following letters from Miss Overman
to Mrs. Tunnel contain numerous refer
ences to the relations existing between
the writer and the Rev. DR.. G. 0. Brown;
TACOMA, June, '95, 4 P. NJ.
My Dear FTiend-Your letter arrived this
A. NJ. bringing love and hope and spiritual az:
monition, for which | am appreciative, and
trust the words are not wasted nor your pray
eTS vain. l believe l am in Gods hands, but
at present am in darkness and tossed as
thinking much and meeting with opposition
Oil every side about going away. have only
mentioned it to mother. and she calmly re-
marked that she thought it would be nice for
me to study kindergarten. I could arrange
about studies after l got there. Now, bout
going 10 some other city TO pursue my studies.
do not agree to that, and think il would be
best Tor me to live right Their. Do not fear.
The moth will not hutter about the flame in
this case. am prepared to prove my strength
ana feel confident TO carry out any plans that
may be developed.
am inclined to the kindergarten idea I
should like work among the children and be-
lieve it is best to stick to that plan. Have
not heard from Miss Stoval yet. I suppose
shall IN short time. l can start at any time
when the way seems open. Have no fear for
my living. AS long as B. lives I shall. l think
he owes me that and do not feel l am doing
wrong in insisting on justice from him. I'm
derstand me. dear friend, consider this my
opportunity for higher education ana calmly
consider what can be done ii | have the will to
do it. am not angry, but iusuited and
shamed, and rise above such spirit. proving
my womanhood in all l do and say, and I
hOpei Silence and obedience 10 my wishes
are his only safeguard. do not fear him at all
Now, change OF subject might be pleasing.
rejoice exceedingly that your dear son is
again well and more that you are 10 remain in
California and hope that they may join you
without much delay. However bad the errors
OF your friends may be, may they be brought
some day to realize their terrible condition
ana reform. Last night in Bible talk with
mother she said that, after long and prayer
full consideration OF the subject OF future pun
lshment, she had concluded that annihilation
the reward of each of the wicked was
glad she really was so far, and trust that the
future may bring her peace and rest in God.
Professor Joy takes vacation soon and Kit
tie would be obliged to rest awhile. l wish so
much that could make success OF life fnan-
cially TO enable me 10 place her in q school. I
will work SO hard if get a chance TO win sue
cess. Adde'S trial vii! probably be POSTPONED
court this summer. Last night bought me a
black skirt to wear with waist and some new
gloves-a whole weeks hard work
Frank is well and the same boy. Roses
health is improving. She will probably
remain here indefinitely: l am not GO
ing to church to-day. Fathers ewes are
infamed from the operation, and / am
applying hot cloths. I would love to be run
ming about with you to meetings, lectures, etc
proved a shooting star? You did not state in
your last whether you had been to see R
again or not: Mrs. D. writes in that she has
moved to 225 Geary and boards next door.
Give my love to those who care for i, and lots
for you. MATTE
That little change was for postage. How is
grandma? Was she not glad to have you re-
turn l have missed you so much. looked
up Tor long time when the door opened to
speak to you. With love.
212 ST. HELENs AvENUE,)
TACOMA, June Is, 1895.
Wy Dearest Friend; would try TO tell you