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disputes. It explains to us what is often spoken in the bible
about cases being decided at the gates of a city.

Mother for the first time rode a donkey. It was the same
one Susan rode for the last time, on her way to the ship
to leave the country for America leaving her husband
to sleep beneath the cold stone in Jerusalem.

Jan 23d I have now seven little girl pupils. They are nice
and attentive. Every day they bring wild flowers or oranges.
One day a boy brought me three eggs. The father of one of the
little girls brought me a large basket of the finest oranges
in his garden. The oranges here are very large and sweet.
Sometimes the mothers come bringing their babies. They
squat right on the floor.

Have commenced learning Hebrew, have learned all the
letters. Our interpreter is a Jew and also our teacher.
We have a fine opportunity also to learn german.

Jan 24 Six American gentlemen called on us
today. One from Boston, and two of them were
acquainted in Groton.