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as we can this best of friend Father, Love, I could not stay and find pleasure in earth life did I not know and feel this truth.

I am so glad to hear from you that the dear son "Eric and his little Mother are doing well" God singled you out for the gift of this son - he may be the joy of your declining years - he may be a staff for his little Mother to lean upon, our blessings come disguised sometimes. The next letter I write will be to Mrs Jordan. I write but few letters, I needed the absolute rest I am taking. I find this place full of the charm of old - climate about like ours only dryer. The Hotel is full of visitors from all parts of the world. I hoped to start next week for Wady Halfa the old temple