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2 I think I shall be quite able for my long journey, as soon as it is cool enough for comfortable traveling. I am told,
however, that you fully intend visiting us all here as soon as you can make arrangements. Now could it not be so planned
that I could have the venefit of your company either coming or going? Perhaps if I come early, I could return with you to
Wisconsin; or, had better wait for your coming and return with you. I would like your opinion in the matter. 3 Joanna
says she is afraid that my appearance will impress you no more favorably than did Marrie Sarah's as I am about as their looking
as they but for that matter I am afraid. rom all ac- counts, that, ever we all stood up in a row, we would be rather a shad,-
owy? looking family. None of us can boast too much avorvadopois? . John Reid, who by the way is not in the least shadowy
looking, made us a very pleasant visit, here, last week. He is cheery and hearty as ever.