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I passed very well only missing two answers which I would not have done had I comprehended fully the questions. I suppose it would be best to take an office and set up at once, but I have not the funds to do that and I have accepted Mr. Ward's kind permission or rather offer, to continue in his office for the present and prosecute my studies. However of this I will be better able to decide in a week or two than at present. I am distressed to learn that the girls are sick and that Floyd has injured his thumb so severly- I suppose it will take some time for it to heal. I trust his finger will not be permanently injured. I sent down by the last mail Mrs. Stoddard's invitations, and Mrs. Gordon's are here awaiting their arrival.
I sincerely hope that they will come on in time to attend these parties as I presume they will be the ?? of the season. However this is too late in the day to say much, as ?? must leave house in order to attend these balls before this letter reaches it's destination. I have received