THE MAGNET
sight of the dead bodies laid out on the embankment.… I have worked myself up so much about this sermon that I have only to shut my eyes actually to witness the scene myself. I seem to be standing by the obstruction, and to see the long train crashing down upon me when it is too late to do anything. I hope I am not exciting myself too much about it. It is already past ten, and I think I shall have a cup of hot cocoa quietly and go to bed. I notice that one of the illustrated papers in the reading-room has a magnificent full-page illustration of the accident. I have often thought, by the way, of writing a little for the papers myself I know I have some taste for the work, and I am inclined to think I have some little gift also. The supplement to one's income would be useful.
Sunday, October 9—I have just returned from church, exhausted.
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