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feel disposed to come. Without boasting let me assure you that these remarks are honest and from the heart. I never allow myself to give expression to any sentiment which I do not feel. Charles also continues to share our friendship and kindness. We ever were his friends, and such we continue to be. My parents never objected to his coming although for awhile he absented himself which made me feel very badly for I feared he would never come again, but he came once while I was away, (and oh how glad I was to hear it) and he has been twice since my return. Ge came last Sunday and spent the day - we had a very pleasant time. Mother and he have real good times talking and laughing together. He often tells her that she is just like his mother. We all have good times. I hope he will often come and that we may have many happy meetings at Sunny-Side. Mother thought perhaps he might be here to day it has been so pleasant. I never feel any happier than when my friends are about me, to whose happiness I can contribute. I would like to have some one of my friends with me all the time so that I could have the pleasure of making them happy. You wish me to be as a sister to your brother, and to cheer him by kind words, looks and deeds. Could you look into my heart you would not need to make such a request. Can you read hearts as well as eyes? You say he has always esteemed me. I am happy to feel that