Question

How did Helen pass her time when she was not reading?

Answer 1

Helen was not only a reading-buff. She loved life’s all good aspects to the fullest. Though she adored reading, she had quite a many hobbies and interests. She loved being in the country enjoying sports and outdoor activities such as rowing, boating, sailing, cycling, walking in the woods, etc. When she was quite a little girl, she learned to row and swim, and during the summer, when she was at Wrentham, Massachusetts, she almost lived in her boat. Nothing gave me greater pleasure than to take her friends out rowing when they visited her. She also enjoyed canoeing. Sailing was also her favourite amusement. In the summer of 1901 she visited Nova Scotia, and had opportunities such as she had not enjoyed before making the acquaintance of the ocean. During one of her sailing expeditions, Helen’s boat had been trapped in the storm, but the skillful captain had steered it safely to the shore. She had many tree-friends with whom she loved to spend time. She also loved playing with her many dog-friends. On rainy days, she loved to sit inside home and knit crochet, play chess or solitaire. Apart from the above mentioned activities, she also loved going to museums and theatre too. She liked interacting with actors and actresses. So we see Helen had zest for life. 

Answer 2

Reading was not her only amusement. Helen's amusements and were varied and many. She had love for the country and outdoor sports. She learned to row and swim at an early age. She enjoyed canoeing on moon light nights. Sailing was her favourite amusement. Walking leisurely along the countryside thrilled her. She had a subconscious memory of green earth and murmuring water. Her disability did not Rob her of this gift. She had a soul sense that could hear see and feel all in one. Cycling was one of her pastimes. During rainy days she enjoyed indoors and did knit and crochet and played chess and solitaire. She loved company of dogs. She loved to frolic with children. Visiting museums and art galleries were a pleasures and inspiration for her . Movie theatre were little pleasure to her. She visits Massachusetts, Wrentham during her summer holidays.