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Aug 14. 1892 My dear Annie,- I fear you have had no word from home the past week. We enjoy your letters very much. I am so glad you are having a good restful time. It rests us to have you rest. A week ago Saturday Mrs. Clark the employment woman sent for me to tell about a sixteen year old girl who had been here last week with a theatrical troupe. Came from Sandusky as nurse to the pianists three month baby. The baby, poor thing, was cross and starved, and she thought that being "Ladies' Maid" was not so much fun after all. They did not pay her anything. I felt sorry for the poor child and so we have tried her for a week, but she can not get up in the morning, and can not do anything properly, so she much go. She is weak in character and it troubles me to turn out into the cold world, but I fear my strength is [[not]] sufficient. and I know I lack grace. Tomorrow, we are to have a niece of Uncle Eliah's man. She just came from Germany last week. She is supposed to be strong and bright but can not talk English. We went to the Lake yesterday in the band wagon, Ralph Fay, Marguerite and Mr E.R. Bullock of Pawtucket R.I. went with us. He is Ella [[unclear]] brother. It was a beautiful day. We went down the Gulf road and back by way | Aug 14. 1892 My dear Annie,- I fear you have had no word from home the past week. We enjoy your letters very much. I am so glad you are having a good restful time. It rests us to have you rest. A week ago Saturday Mrs. Clark the employment woman sent for me to tell about a sixteen year old girl who had been here last week with a theatrical troupe. Came from Sandusky as nurse to the pianists three month baby. The baby, poor thing, was cross and starved, and she thought that being "Ladies' Maid" was not so much fun after all. They did not pay her anything. I felt sorry for the poor child and so we have tried her for a week, but she can not get up in the morning, and can not do anything properly, so she much go. She is weak in character and it troubles me to turn out into the cold world, but I fear my strength is [[not?]] sufficient. and I know I lack grace. Tomorrow, we are to have a niece of Uncle Eliah's man. She just came from Germany last week. She is supposed to be strong and bright but can not talk English. We went to the Lake yesterday in the band wagon, Ralph Fay, Marguerite and Mr E.R. Bullock of Pawtucket R.I. went with us. He is Ella [[unclear]] brother. It was a beautiful day. We went down the Gulf road and back by way | ||
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Aug 14. 1892 My dear Annie,- I fear you have had no word from home the past week. We enjoy your letters very much. I am so glad you are having a good restful time. It rests us to have you rest. A week ago Saturday Mrs. Clark the employment woman sent for me to tell about a sixteen year old girl who had been here last week with a theatrical troupe. Came from Sandusky as nurse to the pianists three month baby. The baby, poor thing, was cross and starved, and she thought that being "Ladies' Maid" was not so much fun after all. They did not pay her anything. I felt sorry for the poor child and so we have tried her for a week, but she can not get up in the morning, and can not do anything properly, so she much go. She is weak in character and it troubles me to turn out into the cold world, but I fear my strength is not? sufficient. and I know I lack grace. Tomorrow, we are to have a niece of Uncle Eliah's man. She just came from Germany last week. She is supposed to be strong and bright but can not talk English. We went to the Lake yesterday in the band wagon, Ralph Fay, Marguerite and Mr E.R. Bullock of Pawtucket R.I. went with us. He is Ella unclear brother. It was a beautiful day. We went down the Gulf road and back by way