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brains -- they having the advantage that there is no need of an amputation. I am getting old enough to get tired---hut never
Too Tired. My work always tastes good to me. I am very glad that your little Helen has won out. Give her our love and to
Wanda also. You have had a long siege; I hope mine won't last as long. I hope you will make good and that we shall see you
before long. You always do me good. Try to make it so that you get here on a Saturday and have until Monday cleaR, and we
will go down to the Jib-o-Jib and I will show you the burrow which is my retreat and safety at the week's end. With love
and good wishes to all of you, Always, Your Friend, illegible 04123