Letter from Michael Anagnos to Annie Sullivan, March 5, 1889 (p. 3 of 3)
Letter from Michael Anagnos to Annie Sullivan, March 5, 1889 (p. 3 of 3)
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Letter from Michael Anagnos to Annie Sullivan, March 5, 1889 (p. 3 of 3)
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... expense for free distribution, so that each teacher in the land might have one and study it, the objectionable features of the publicity vanish in view of the good which may be derived from it. I am aware, that your annoyance increases in proportion to the spread of the knowledge of the uncommon talents of your pupil; but you and everyone else have to follow the example of sweet patience set by the little heroine herself and to make the best of the inconvenience. Considering the matter in its true light, the eagerness of the public to learn something of Helen's case is perfectly natural. Indeed, it is as it should be. It would be abominably inhuman if it were otherwise. Think how unhappy Captain and Mrs. Keller and you and all the nearest and dearest friends of the child would be, if coldness and apathy and indifference to her condition and achievements should prevail in every direction! Can you realize what a horrible and mournful state of society would exist if its members were so selfish and heartless and brutal as to take no notice of the work of the little human marvel and manifest no interest in her heroic efforts? The admiration and earnestness with which people follow Helen's progress are creditable to their intelligence and do honor to our civilization. The tendency to exclusiveness and to satisfaction at the enjoyment of comforts and luxuries within the narrow circle of family is altogether too strong in our days, and we cannot be thankful enough when we see signs in the opposite direction. But I must close here. Please remember me very kindly to all and believe me, Sincerely your friend, M. Anagnos. Miss Anna M. Sullivan. Tuscumbia, Alabama.