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2 that you had given expression to your sincere sentiments, and as I would have done exactly the same under similar circumstances
(considering dear Annie's expressed wishes) I have decided just to thank you and tell you that you have only come up to the
high standard by which I have alway liked to measure you. By this I do not wish to judge the others of the family, as doubtless
they have felt justified by their needs. 3 We are all so very glad to hear of Helens recovered health and her pleasure
and success in keeping house, Her letter to Bernice is a great satisfaction to me for I had just been wondering how she was
getting along without Wanda - I think you are having the pleasure in your daughters which I have in mine - they are my jewels.
We will be watching for your new book which I trust will soon appear. Please let us know when it comes out. I suppose you
are very busy with your manuscripts