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74 Rue du Cardinal Lemoine
Paris

Dear Family:-

I imagine that one nosee is badly out
of joint now that Marcelline is so brilliantly
taking the centre of the stage. We are both highly
interested and not a bit jealous because we
know what a good time it all is and that
we cannot be expected to be looked upon as a
bride-and-groom forever! It all sounds too
lovely for anything from Marce's letter to
Ernest. I sure do wish I could be there for
the grand festivities and so does he. Well,
you must think of us a little and we shall
think of you, you can be sure, especially
Marcelline!

Well, our news, which E. is too busy to
write you today, is that he's just come back
from Constantinople, - came in at the Gare
de Lyon at 6:35 this morning. Oh my goodness
I didn't know anyone could be so glad to get
anyone back! Its so wonderful being married
but you're only half of twice as big a personality.
Tell Marce I say that and [?] [?] as the