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2 The welcome, your gift received was non the less hearty because of the delay in receiving it. I do most sincerely thank
you for remembering me and I value, more highly than I can express your vividly told story of Our National Parks . Mr Hendricks
and I have a little cottage in the woods on Lake Michigan about thirteen miles from Petosky. Each year we learn to love more
truly the beautiful trees and the wonderful, ever changing lake. The rare sunsets and the sweet 3 restful charm of the
place. Some day I trust you may be an honored guest in this cottage by the lake. I know, through your eyes, we would see new
beauties and discover by your aid, fresh delights. When my husband and I visit as I much wish to do- these wonderful parks,
your book will be our chosen guide and interpreter. I have often thought of your last visit to our home Our mother and sister
Eliza were made very happy by your