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said good hope to 'aunt Jennie' in Chicago) was just in the condition to be fed- and so the work went on and the boy was made ready for and entrance into that kingdom where loved ones awaited him. The hand of the dear Lord is very plainly to be seen in all the way he was loved. till at last the dear body was laid away in its resting place. Everybody here have been so kind, caring and doing all the could be done.

 Josephine gains slowly. She moves herself a little better but is still very sore in the front bows? which have not yet come together. She lies on her back, can move feet up & down on back, but cannot lift them, can raise body to put bed pan under but cannot turn on either side, has made three or four attempts to sit on edge of bed for two or three minutes, but it is all painful. Though each time, less so, she was brave unclear Franks coming home, and wanted to see him, but was not able to be carried down, and we thought it unwise to bring the casket up. He looked just as beautiful, so well kept - thin, of course, but a sweet restful expression it was a comfort to be able to have him with us to feast our eyes on the dear face. the parlor was a perfect bower of roses & calla lilies. The green house at Yorkville was literally emptied, so many sent flowers