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2 but I can honestly say, at this distance, that it has been a decidedly profitable school fo rme, which will help me to
go more wisely on my way henceforth. So I pray that it may be. You doubtless know of my journey and arrival here, from the
cards and letters which I sent back to Louie. Travelling in trouist cards proved very much as you predicted not over pleasant
but I reached home without disaster A leter from Doctor Mrs. Parry in Davenport, shows that they did not like that 3
method of traveling any better than I did. I found Mother looking a little more feeble than she was when I left her but
the greatest difference I see, is in her voice. which has lots its strength and firmness. The vocal chords seem to be effected
making it tremulous. but she still has a good appetite and walks out after and enjoys church, and visiting her friends as
much as ever Sarah's health is very much improved, for which we are all thank- ful. She seems able to enjoy life again.
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