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Cousin M. and Elaine have gone down st. It is cold and some snowy. I have and been out yet. Mary took Anna for a little while over to the green house yesterday - I was deep in a story book and only knew they had gone when I saw them coming back - Anna is busy with the same story today - The books belong to a circulating library in Rome and Ella is expected to come for it sometime today. Mr. Hughes told us that after March 1 - the fare from Utica to N.Y. will be reduced to $2. Must inquire if it is so- should it be wonder if it would pay for me to run down and see you and then on to Hillsdale. Anna could remain here - she is not strong enough for such a run - she seems to enjoy it here and rests well nights. She has gone now for a short rest before dinner. We occupy the front chamber and every convenience to make our stay pleasant. It was rainy here Sunday - and yesterday the snow was heavy and wet. We came just at the right time. We shall hope to hear