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9:15 a.m. August 2, 1954 -

Darling Tafern:

Ward just appeared and paid $6.40 due on last (July) payment. He apologized for Murl that she hadn't stopped to do it before she left when on her vacation - So they are about to get things fixed up now to transfer the old cottage to a young family by the name of Singleterry and take the Singleterry trailer as part payment. Ward had on new clothes, shoes, etc and acted like $1.000,000. He hopes to get matters settled in a day or so. Later. He came back in aft. to have receipt altered to $46.40 as he forgot that. Yours of 30th came this morning. So glad the fruit proves satisfactory in every way. No, I didn't make the little mat. I found it at the Davis Dimestore. Yes, I did make the little tray. Longleaf pine needles were plentiful then, but the trees are about extinct now. Glad the M.&L.'s didn't bring the white kitten. It will be much happier at near home. I'm sure you will enjoy the walks with Mitzie, and I hope they will have a fine vacation. The exchange of presents was very pleasurable, I'm sure the dining room table must look swell with it's lace tablecloth. Yes, I"ve thought of the