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it best not to raise my expectations too high. I could not help laughing Abby, although you asked me not to, when I received your last stating that you were not coming. You will forgive my rudeness won't you? To morrow I shall have a Holiday and I presume you will too. You will no doubt appreciate it as highly as I do. Is Mary still teaching at Walpole? I shall expect her to accompany you in your visit, also your mother and Charles. Have you heard from Leonora lately? I have been expecting a letter from her for some time. I am beginning to think that all my friends who owe me letters are forgetting me. A few days since we received a letter from my brother Charles he was well and wrote in very good spirits. Here I have written nearly three pages, and have not even asked after the health of you and your family. I hope you have all been well and enjoyed