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Belleville, Kan. Aug 8 1913

Dear Mary

 Your letter followed me here where I have been in a blithering state talking to Chatauquas (God save the mark). How hopeful?l they all are, and yet always come some enquiring young men & women looking for light ready to drink in any thing like the parched soil of Kansas. And what is the use of all of it. I do want you to write the book to begin it now. I want it partly for me & those who are to come after me but mostly for you. I am so glad that Lem doesnt want marriage like death to end all for I know you can do wonderful things, things he and all of us will be proud of. I want you to come soon  & to see us all of us in Chicago on your way. We all want to see you again. When shall it be