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in pencil in top margin [Feb 5, 1954]

3 apt., & in fact makes me feel better all around. It probably wont last but I nurture it, as best I may. One of my friends from Ohio washed each separate leaf last week, pointing out that the soot (of which there was indeed much more than you could see) might kill it.

   A doctor forced me to lose 12 lbs & I am proud & glamorous.  I plan to lose another 12 lbs, & get him to warning me against anemia.  He had said not to over do it.  But now I underlined:  know how.  By giving up liquor pretty much, & by using sugar & starch substitutes.
    I have heard nothing from the Brer Wolfs for so long I wonder if they are well.
    "Madamoiselle Colombe" is lovely 

Best to Gladys, also others, etc. Why go to Mexico when New York is much easier? You could actually both stay with me, or you could get a room at the Hotel President at 234 - 2 doors away -- Tony F.