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of all in wishing you here - though I think we are going to have a very dull time - that is if enjoyment consists in gayety and mirth. I have not felt the least interest in Christmas doings this year and every one seems sort of indifferent. Charlotte and John Mills will be over - and Nannie heard this evening that Jane Hervey was to be here next week. I wish strangers would not choose such times to visit - And it is particularly unpleasant now because Pa is so irritable. For a day or so it has been very cold with exceedingly strong wind - almost like lake winds - and I think it has made him feel worse than usual. Ira has had a cold too - but that is only fashionable - I verily believe about one third of the people here had colds - somebody said four? thirds today but perhaps that is an exaggeration. Old Mr. Gordon was buried yesterday - he had an appoplectic attack little more than a week ago - and died Tuesday or Wednesday. There is a Miss Eddington at the ? - from Pittsburg who says she knew you very well - and liked you because you never would let her be neglected in company even though she was only a little girl. She is very