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stayed all night seemed quite
like home [flks?] left early in the
morning I think she likes to stay
with me. I have been quite as well
as before you left I think I have
behaved beautifully so much better
than I thought I could when I
feel lonely I quiet myself thinking
of your happiness. Friday I busied
myself about the house and taking
long rest between Saturday after I had
gotten through with household duties
and was lying on the lounge the
bell rang Miss Callie called with
carriage for me to ride, it was de
lightful just cool enough and no
dust at all, you were mentioned
several times she regretted not seeing
you before you left, we returned
about 12 gave the chickens their din-
ner and got my own and was lying
down when Gracie came said she