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cent for the books and did
not even pay me for the
bookcase and we argued
the case at quite a length.
He cursed me, awfully,
and ordered me from the
hous [e]. I told him I was
ready to go and never
come again, but I wanted
Katie's property. Sade and
him bothe, [sic], said I could
not have it. I told them I
would write to Katie
immediately about it
and I did. And you
will see by her letter
how she felt. I received your
card in due time. I hope you are
well and that I may hear from
you soon, your affectionate
Mother in haste. over