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for him to do; do
you remember the lines -
"God could not make
Antonio Stradivarius' violins
without Antonio"

Mama and Joe are
well, and Joe in good
spirits although the
vintage is such a failure.
I believe I am quite
excited at the prostpect
of such a beautiful
trip with you. I've
bought you another
of [Flammarions?] books
to read on the way
With love from us
all, affectionately your
niece

Gertrude Stanford.