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then. He found on going home that he had only one pair presentable and they were dirty. So he washed them and hung them before the fire to dry. But they got (eg.,[Scribbled]) scorched and ruined. So he went to work and painted his bare legs in stripes. This must have been a time when a good deal of the stocking showed. He was not detected, but it was remarked how nicely his stockings fitted! How is that as an example of resourcefulness. The other pamphlet is Sermons on special occasions by Dean Stanley. I read one of the sermons ( on the death of I in John Herschel ) and liked it very much. What a privilege it is to select our company, and select our time of listening, so as to get the best thought of the best men of our race. — I must stop writing now. — John (eg.,[Shafer]) is ready to go to town and I must close with love

                                                                                         John Rieves