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"square" thing than that you save money
for clothes – It is right to save money
but it must not [double underlined] be done at other peoples
expense, always remember that.

If you have [used - crossed out] tried in every way
& they still prefer not [underlined] to let you – we will
drop that subject for the present, and
if you do not get Effie a feather then
after you come home I will help
you to choose something nice to
send her, though nothing you could send
her would half repay all their kindness
to you – I know that perfectly well that
I would want her to know that you & we
appreciated their kindness – please
do not read this letter aloud. It is confidential.

Remember if any more trouble with carbuncles
comes I want you to come home – for 3
reasons – "your sake' [underlined] my sake [underlined] & Effies sake.
This is important – a carbuncle is serious.

Yes I saw you name in the paper & was
glad to see it – You have had a wonderful