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hate to ask her to do any
thing without which I
can possibly get along.
I have had many applicants,
but, so far, no one
whom I consider would
fill the bill. I have
no idea how long I shall
keep Auntie, but I just
let the house go as much
as possible and feel
perfectly comfortable
about the baby. the poor
little sweetie has had
a hard time. he was

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My Dear Miss Hartzell:

I am just ashamed
of myself to think so
much time has elapsed
and I have not yet answered
your lovely letter.
It is not because I have
not thought of you, but I
have two excuses: lack
of time and then I have
sort of held off writing
to send you your money,
but never saw a scarier