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6 441 never will find one on earth or in heaven. Nor anything nearer to her hen 'Ladyshoes'. Mrs Merrill is a woman of sense
I guess, and may be trusted with my anger. And now John if you are good and hopeful and have some kind soul near to read you
things I will send you some good strong sweet words from my friend and your older brother the priest, and a letter he wrote
me last summer after the words. (not from them). May you feel the everlasting arms beneath your pillow, my Infinite tenderness
supply all the wants of your spirit and the needs of your life. May each of these days of trial be lun illegible with His
Presence illegible when the fairest scene is dark sorrowful. Dr C. feels for you - Allie looks se illegible grave at the letter
which brought the news. We are all sorry, but I am