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and that he does not willingly afflct us [unclear] and when we are chastened it is truly for our good and so [desired?] only. & that we may sit at his feet and [kiss?] Him. Dear Mother & friends I will just add a word to this though I have not now much time. I want very much to hear all particulars about Lucy and you all. I know you cannot have time to write much but tell Mollie I do so want to hear more particularly & ask her to write We have been much discouraged about Lucy but now we cannot help but indulge hope The name of the little one meets with much favor here. I am so glad you take all the care of it. I trust health & strength will be given you according to your need. It is very trying to me that I cannot be there any news from you if but a few lines every day or two is the only satisfaction there is for us [unclear]