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and is looking forward to starting out into the great world with a good deal of courage. I am glad he has chosen the ministry for I believe it is his calling. Robert too paid him a pretty compliment by saying he had a pleasant voice for the pulpit. One that would never tire people. He too thought Eddie deserved the prize; but then he thought he might be a little prejudiced.

Robbie's little family were here yesterday to call with Clara, who has been quite ill but is now gaining. They with us were glad to hear unclear letters which came while they were here; Little Lewis is a fine fellow and looks better than last summer. Allie? is a mischief--cunning as she can be. When they went home Anna drove over with Clara and Ollie coming back to New Price? where she met Libbie Lewis? and I. We had walked and called there. They are all well there. The old lady asked about you when you were coming home &c &c. Don't imagine by what I write that Anna hasn't mountains of strength. Unclear though she can walk to