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and repairing. I certainly would like
to have been at your party but dear
I hope there is another day coming. I
always dream of the days gone by
and wonder if you ever look back
over them.

I am glad to hear that Joe joined
the Naval Reserve and you certainly
should be proud of him. I certainly will
be glad to answer any letters he may
write or send me his address and I
will write to him. I received a letter
from Martha about the same time
I received yours. I am glad your dad
has left the chemical business for
a better and easier line of business.
I am sure he will like it and will
enjoy more leisure time.

I received a letter from Jim Melville