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sure the dollar was well spent - the
music still rings out in my
memory. In the scene where
Valentine dies & curses Mary out
I found my face wet with tears
the traces of which gave me a
grotesque appearance the rest of
the play. We had time afterward
to have a sherbet at Marky and
catch the 5.30 train. I got off
at San Mateo and stayed all
night with dear Lolie and it
was the crowning treat of such
a happy day. She looked very
well and we had such a jolly
talk. You can't imagin how
much more human & sensible
that dear child is and I am
proud to say we have grown
very companionable. The next
morning Dr. Brewer called an