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Tuesday Evening My dear Annie, I feel somewhat encouraged in regard to the girl question. You spoke about Ruth Smith. After I took Aunt Albina home I thought I would drive around the way and see, I had no expectations of success. Mrs Smith was the only one at home She said perhaps Ruth would go as her Father is better just now she would tell her. Ruth and May came around to see me tonight and Ruth thought she would like to try it. She says she likes you and thinks she would not be homesick. She can iron all but collars shirts & cuffs, well, wash dishes, clean lamps sweep and do what you tell her. She has made bread but you will need to show her your way. I think she can get your meals with some showing at first. She wants to learn. I fear she has not consulted her father and he may say "No!" May, I