I once thought I should become so much of a scholar here; but I am not making the progress I anticipated.
What shall I do with myself when I leave here?
First, of course, I will come home; afterwards, I suppose, I will have to seek something to do, but it must not be far away.
Farewell, now, dear parents! Give greetings to all who inquire for me, and tell them that I have everything pleasant here but that now I long to be at home again.
Your affectionate son, OYVIND THORESEN PLADSEN.
DEAR SCHOOL-MASTER,--With this I ask if you will deliver the inclosed letter and not speak of it to any one.

And if you will not, then you must burn it.
OYVIND THORESEN PLADSEN.
TO THE MOST HONORED MAIDEN, MARIT KNUDSDATTER NORDISTUEN AT THE UPPER HEIDEGARDS:-- You will no doubt be much surprised at receiving a letter from me; but you need not be for I only wish to ask how you are.

You must send me a few words as soon as possible, giving me all particulars.
Regarding myself, I have to say that I shall be through here in a year.
Most respectfully, OYVIND PLADSEN.
TO OYVIND PLADSEN, AT THE AGRICULTURAL SCHOOL:-- Your letter was duly received by me from the school-master, and I will answer since you request it.

But I am afraid to do so, now that you are so learned; and I have a letter-writer, but it does not help me.

So I will have to try what I can do, and you must take the will for the deed; but do not show this, for if you do you are not the one I think you are.