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to it. Still enjoy good health although have
not gained much flesh. Glad to hear you
are all so well. Hertz seems to be the only
one who is troubled with ailment; wish I could
see the little fellow, his kisses are all received
Why didn't Mary write me a line, should like
to hear from her; but I suppose she has to
write compositions, and to study hard. How
does Charley get along? Like the master as well
as ever? Tammy & George still love Miss Cushing
I suppose. Tommy, he and Ike have grand
times. Well, you must try and improve your
mind. Now is the time to study and gain
knowledge, remember every moment is worth
a turn, and that they are fast flying away.
Lydia, I am glad to hear you went to uncle
William to pay a visit. good old place I
love to think of it. Suppose they are all well.
How different my situation is from what it was
last winter: here we do not see any one
but our own selves, are not allowed to go
into company. (in fact we have no time) Many
a poor fellow has been reprimanded before the
whole school for being with the ladies. Have
been away from home twice however, once last Sunday