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3p.m. Monday May 21, 1956. Darling [unclear]. Same as you, I have two of yr fine letters to answer. Enjoyed the story of the Mother's Day celebrations, and of the plants and flowers in bloom, and to bloom. Glad that Lucille is well and so good-spirited over the coming event. Do they wish for a boy? or are they neutral? I can't think of anything more fortunate for them than to know that you will go to him during the lying-in period - what will they do after the 4 or 5 days? Surely they will have to have help! Sorry about the large fillings. I thought I was giving you plenty of bone material when you were growing, both inside and out. [Cerra?] just called. She took me out to the hospital last Thursday- A Mrs [unclear] took us. Her husband owns one of the largest service auto stations here. Found Mrs Putney in no shape for an amputation and heard afterward that they had decided not to operate. She knew me and asked how I was. Tried to say a few sentences after that, but without