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2 Mary has returned to her home, and Mother and I are alone again. and since Maggie and Sarah have wandered away so far,
we feel more alone than ever. Only David near us; but we are very glad you visit? No doubt it will be a blessing to all con
illegible Anna G.G. and D. M. G., have been in town several times lately. the seem to get along finely only, missing their
head illegible . By the way, we received wonderful intelgence from Joanna today. Baby Ethel, born on Election day, in Little
Rock Ark. No doubt you have heard from them 3 I am trying to write in the store and so many are the interruptions that
I find it difficult or rather you will find deleted word it difficult to find the connections I have become very industrious
of late. Have been painting the fountains? , flower-pots c. Looking our husks for beds, and all sorts of things. mornings
before going to the store, noon and nights, so that I have not seemed to find time for writing, reading or any thing intellectual
We are very busy in the store. and so the days and weeks whirl by, and I scarcely know where they go or where I am.