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for him it is too late now he must
wait - I see that you have a refined
delicate taste being fond of the culture
of flowers - do not think me devoid
of taste when I tell you that I do
not care to plant and nurse them
but never weary of arranging them
to dress the parlor - the air is fragrant
with the different variety of flowers,
business is very dull, at present but our
Merchants have very good prospects for
the future. Dry goods have falling in
price, very pretty calico at 20 cts per
yard. the scarcity of funds do not
prevent matrimony a great many wed-
dings - some few places of amusement
open - the schools are looking forward
to the first of May with pleasure
the Girls all anticipate having a May
party - they have chosen my eldest girl
for one of the flower bearers - she is
naturally timid but feels flattered
I hope that their hopes may be re-