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 her 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 theater too. She liked interacting with actors and actresses. So we see Helen had zest for life.