3 our Heavenly Father should leave those? who strive to do their best on this earth? and take away only the worthless. It
is so terribly lonely without my dear sister that I cannot take hold of myself and? I should and say happy memories. illegible
am glad you can. They are sweet illegible loving memories and I would not part with them for all the world I thank you for
all you say of my blessed sister. Your appreciation of her is a great comfort. I suppose your daughters have grown tall and
are a continued pleasure to you. Your good works are spread far and wide. I hope you keep well. Kind regards to Mrs. Muir,
With good wishes and many thank for all your kindness I am ever your friend Mina Merrill. December twenty ninth.