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2 Letter of Janet Moores to John Muir, dated May 5th, 1880, continued There are very few little Graydons now. Julia and
Willie are ten and eight. But there are any number of little Ketchams whose acquaintance you can made, if you wish. Aunt Kate
and the other aunts are in ordinary health, and mama would be pretty well except for the fact that cleaning house is not exhilarating.
With regard to what Kate told you about Charley Gilbert, please take her nonsense for what it is worth. He is a friend and
classmate. I admire and like him -- that is all. I wish I could have my revenge on Kate, but I dare not. And I wish also that
there were more Prof. Jordans and Mr. Muirs in the world -- a vain wish. Goodbye, health and happiness to you both. Yours,
Janet D. Moores Mr. Davis sends word that you have treated us in a very shabby way, and Miss Eliza Hendricks says that she
has picked out a good many nice wives for you. Alas, her efforts were of no avail These flowers are from our yard. Mama sends
love. 894