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he will claim it. I have taken it
for my own for I have none and he
does not use it any more since
he commenced going to school
but keep it out of his sight and
get rid of as many superfluous
boarders as you can, for we do not
need them and what is not eaten
at table is devoured behind the door for
of course life has to be sustained at
all hazzards and odds. Do not expect
or look for me till I return. I
have 25 cts in the little round basket on
the table. Don't use it but add a little
to it if you can. I hope Maud will
be a good girl. Mrs N does not like her
very well but Maude belongs here and
she "vise versa". Now dont forget the rose
bush and tell Wellie to be sure and
get something for his head if anyone
goes up on Wednesday and give him the
25 cts in the little box if he has not enough
money, that is in the little round basket.
I wanted to have Eveline and the children
come up this week but I will see them
when I come home make every
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