everlasting play which is always coming out but never comes. We went
all over the great new theatre, and I danced a jig on the immense
stage. Mr. B. was very kind, and gave me a pass to come whenever I
liked. This was such richness I didn't care if the play was burnt on
the spot, and went home full of joy. In the eve I saw La Grange as
Norma, and felt as if I knew all about that place. Quite stage-struck,
and imagined myself in her place, with white robes and oak-leaf crown.

_November 6th_.--Sewed happily on my job of twelve sheets for H. W.,
and put lots of good will into the work after his kindness to me.

Walked to Roxbury to see cousin Dr. W. about the play and tell the fine
news. Rode home in the new cars, and found them very nice.

In the eve went to teach at Warren Street Chapel Charity School. I'll
help as I am helped if I can. Mother says no one so poor he can't do a
little for some one poorer yet.

_Sunday_.--Heard Parker on "Individuality of Character," and liked it
much. In the eve I went to his house. Mrs. Howe was there, and Sumner
and others. I sat in my usual corner, but Mr. P. came up and said, in
that cordial way of his, "Well, child, how goes it?" "Pretty well,
sir." "That's brave"; and with his warm handshake he went on, leaving
me both proud and happy, though I have my trials. He is like a great
fire where all can come and be warmed and comforted. Bless him!

Had a talk at tea about him, and fought for him when W. R. said he was
not a Christian. He is my _sort_; for though he may lack reverence for
other people's God, he works bravely for his own, and turns his back on
no one who needs help, as some of the pious do.