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I had fever and ague. At all events I was sick
enough to convince me that it was not at
all agreeable; and I immediately made a resolve
never to do so again. My dear cousin
Bob for what reason should I keep father’s
books? Has he not two boys in the store
with him? and besides do you think I could
spend time enough for it? It is all and
more than I can do now after my school
duties are performed, to practice my music
lessons, besides which I must devote some time
to reading; and must necessarrily do some
sewing; though I think we are too apt to
consider all time spent at with the needle
as improved in the best manner.

I really did not imagine that beings of so
low an order resided within the limits of
he United States. It does one good; or at
least makes them appreciate their own
advantages better to visit those who are so much
worse a condition. Your experience in regard
to the conveniences for sleeping corresponds with
that of Dr. Kane when among Icelanders. I hope
the people with whom you stay are not quite
so dirty however. He said some of his men