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rain at last & badly needed – now the weather
is cold [underlined] & clear – north wind very [underlined] cold –

Mrs Willard was congratulating me on
Sunday she was over at Hall's – I said
I felt as if I ought to have something to wear
myself – indicating the new [?]
to the family! – Aunt Maude Uncle Sam
Grandmother Aunt Winifred all have
written their delight – also Aunt Anna.
So you are not forgotten for long in
this family –

Fond love dearest – I must get
dinner now. Keep [underlined] well [underlined]

Ever you loving mother
R. Helen Bates.

We laughed over the
eggless hens you describe in France