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MODJESKA, HELENA MAR 14, 1899 March 14th 1899 Aurora (Ill)
My dear friend - Excuse the delay in answering your letter but we have been consulting the prospect of going to London and finally found out that such pleasure is not possible to realize because all my family is coming to see us on the ranch in my
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son having succeded in taking a short vacation, at last, has decided to pay us a visit with his wife and chil, [Ivan?]. It would be very hard for me to give up the happiness of having them in our house - so much more that it happens very seldom that we are together.
Excuse, this hasty note. I will not take more than
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it is reasonable, of your time - knowing that you have none to share. Allow us to embrace and thank you very very much for the violets and above all for the kind words you have sent me with them.
With love and respect Yours faithfully Helena Modjeska
Mr. Chlapowik sends his best regards to you