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boy food." Nettie puts him to sleep nights. She is very patient and good to him. You know how Ralph and he used to quarrel I was very much discouraged about them and greatly troubled. Since Esther went away they play together very nicely and quarrel very little in comparison with what they used. I wish you could have some of our beef steak it would do you good. You must not work so hard and don't trouble about things, won't do any copying or any other work more than absolutely necessary. Be sure and take some out door exercise not lazy walks. I have just scribbled this off in much haste but I think it can be deciphered with patience and perseverance. If you can, come home Saturday. With very much love Mother

Do you really have good nourishing food; Do you have milk? Drink all the milk you can, it is good for you, very. You are the one who ought to have gone to a better boarding place better than John. Thanks for your long letter. Write often of not so much. I am afraid you do not eat fish enough. Father