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when I think how empty the world would
be without you now -- but then I had
Mama, and when God took her, He
sent you to me to take her place.
I see it all now so clearly.
Clarence dear, you will be very faithful
about running in to chat with dear
Ernest as soon as Uncle Syley goes.
For he will be oh so lonely, You know
he and Leicester never hitch, so you
must be friend, counselor, and loving
standby to each of my charges; Will