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in margin: but we do not in the least know how to set about it. We are not exactly poor; nevertheless our circumstances are
such - we earn what we use - that, if we are to give ourselves a whole year's vacation, we can only set aside safely about
50.00 a month for both of us. And if possible that should include travelling expenses. We have thought of some cabin - one
room would do, as my brother 2 We are both middle-aged people, natively sound vigorous, but just now suffering from some
severe trials through which we have recently passed. Your books have been tonics through this period now we want to go spend
some months - perhaps a year - under the shelter of those great trees you so lovingly describe. We hope to take into ourselves
something of their peaceful vigor.