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2 and a measure of warmth, for a week's stay. Osgood has been ill running down fast lately and having almost continuous
headaches, such as he is always subject to. A little respite was necessary. I accompanied them up here meaning to go back
illegible affairs in L. A. and go illegible illegible but I was laid violent hands on and compelled to remain So here I am
and the Bandit does not say when I am to be released. Being 3 2 fond of the said Bandit I succumb yet I am rather anxious
to proceed with illegible down below. Just as I came away, my book from you arrived, and the two illustrations look very
nice, if I do say it, as shouldn't. When I read the inscription on the fly leaf I says to myself, says I, Very nice, but not
as affectionate as it might 09994