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2 I am very much alone. Are these the still waters of which David speaks? I have not been well - for the summer has been
hot - yet in many ways it has been very beautiful. There has been much rain - followed by great heat. The grass and trees
of the city are green as in early spring, and we sit on our porches and enjoy them. Merrill has been at home - or in town
rather - the most of the summer His duties at the office require him there all day most evenings. He is a hard worker but
can turn quickly to relaxation when he gets a chance. 3 Charles his wife and dear little girl are away. The bay is with
her grandmother at the seashore - her other grannie - who has the care of her, much to mine and Merrill's discomfort. She
is a perfect marvel to Merrill and a constant source of delight to us all - Emily illegible - Janet's condition, during this
heat - has not improved. She suffered a mild attack of Typhoid fever from wh. she recovered wonderfully, having the most perfect
care. But she does not gain strength has lst some ten pounds. But I must hope that when frost 02721