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half hour ago and I could not resist the temptation to open it. Francis may feel sorry but his leave has already unclear made out and accepted by the other payer. We are sorry to hear such discouraging reports of Mary- but expect their of course. We often think of her and send her our love and sympathy. I hope and pray she may be spared intense suffering. Yesterday father & mother went about unclear too Mrs. Clowninger's had luncheon there- really a chicken dinner at one o'clock. Then they all went to Jennie Lucke's for supper. It rained hard all the P.M. but they had a pretty good time not withstanding. Mother feels a little used up