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near the house at night & he will not allow anyone that is not well dressed to come around in day time. They tell me that a few days ago Cook a grocery Keeper took some apples up to Mrs. Boicell's & Mrs. Boicell had to hold Prince before Prince would let him take them down cellar & while Cook was in the cellar Mrs. Boicell let go of Prince & patted him on the head to Keep him quiet, but I suppose Prince thought she wanted he should look after Cook and so down cellar he pitched after Cook & poor Cook to get out of his way mounted a serving shelf as a place of refuge. I think he is a fine looking dog now as I ever saw. He gets enough meals to Eat & I think he is handsome. I am glad we have him for if we go down to the farm he will be so much company for the children & a protection to us all. -----In my letter to you this P.M. I tried to let you know how anxious I am to have you with me, for I now know from Your letter that you desire to return