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of your sincerity. As what can- not be. I know of no other way but to double my diligence, and kiss her a dozen times more
than usual each day for you, which will not diminish my happiness in the least, for she is just as sweet as ever, and loves
me more and more. I had hoped you would escape being lonely, and home- sick but I feared you would not. I am only writing
a few lines, just to cheer you a little, if possible, for I know very well all about the heart sickness you feel, in being
among cold heart- illegible strangers. I trust you will soon find good, warm friends such as you need, and merit? . If you
do not you must com- fort yourself with the reflection that you have them here. I know of one who would enjoy a chat with
you in the illegible little sitting room. Would you not like to go to McGregor to church once more? I went there again a week
ago last Sunday, and heard a good sermon. I suppose you hear good preaching every Sabbath now which I know you will enjoy
very much. Would that I were that privileged. I thank you for the good quills you left me. A gentle kind to write you, I take
it. A word to the wise is sufficient you p illegible . I hurried up the morning you left, to bid you goodbye but I hunted
in vain for you in the sitting room, parlor, and kitchen and will now bid you a pleasant good bye, The Lord bless you in all
your undertakings, is the desire of your Friend E. M.?