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China, Mrs More came too and invited them. We were seated in the parlor waiting for the gentlemen when a sleigh load of girls drove up, two of the teachers of Houghton and three students (elder one) It was a surprise but none the less pleasant. The gentlemen all came in time for tea and you may believe we had a jolly time with a good supper. The ladies had to return early because they were expected to do so -- but the gentlemen spent the evening --. Eddie looks well. College days almost over and the future a blank as yet --but I trust the Holy Spirit will reveal to him the work the Father has for him.

 All this, and not a word about father whose letter I am answering well, you will guess ere this he is doing well -- and so he is gaining back his strength daily of course he dont prefer out doors yet. only through double windows, which he will not do till the temperature is up pretty well though I know he longs to get out as far as the gate. He is very docile, grateful to his Heavenly Father and proud of his direction], and he would say his muse too -