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morning. I fear for his eyes -

Delia went back to[strikethrough] home with Frank
this morning - I was sorry to have
her go so soon; but we have
enjoyed her visit very much, what
little Charlie let us see of her -

Mr Chase hasnt got back yet
and I want to see him so bad.
he has been gone two weeks; we
miss him very much.

We enjoyed ourselves very much
Christmas - did'nt get home till
most three o'clock sunday morning.
Henry Updyke was there. We danced
played &c. Mother and Aunt
Nettie beat Uncle Hiram and Mr
Morgan playing uchre, vexed
Uncle Hiram as you may suppose
Mother said that it vexed him
so that he even scolded Mr
Morgan.

Mr Clark is making sweet
music with the guitar over in