I have spent 3 days with the books, only coming out for the occasional bite to eat, and to make appearances for the family. After much consideration, I have decided that all the books shall stay in this room – close to me. No one else will appreciate them as much as I do. There are so few things that I cam claim as my own. But these books I may and I will. I shall read them all if it takes the whole of my life. At last, something like a goal. Wonder if Uncle Sara would see it like that.

I have stacked them up against the wall, and they take the better part of the wall. They make good company.

Frodo