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the other man J – the superintendent
seems [underlined] to be all Army – "ne-er do well"
or something of the sort – & will probably
be fired but in meantime J –
seems to be having a little worry
& trouble – I hope he is not working
to [too] hard –

Fond love darling, and
benedictions always – from
all [underlined] of us. Even dear Nor prays
that you & Dick & Les will come
back safe & sound to us all soon [double underlined].

Ever your loving mother
R Helen Bates