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Little Claire has taken cold and is most sick. Dr. Johnson called and left her some med. this morning. He says it is only cold. Lizzie is pretty well but she has to hold the little one most all the time and she is not strong. With much love to you and all the friends - Jennie am staying longer than I ought. I am troubled about Anna lest she will get sick going home now. She will feel dear E's death - it seems a tho' we were losing them all again now - father, Cynthia and E - it seems but a little while ago when they were all with us - and Frank too with his veins full of life and health. O why is it that were all taken so quickly? Do you think we are letting our home on earth and our friends fill too large a place in our hearts? I know you are taking the best of care of dear mother still I cannot help wishing I was near enough to rub her foot or do something for her. I am so glad Katy has come - you will find it easier now. I thought this morning that I must start for home tomorrow that I might get home before Sunday -- mother's letter yesterday telling how feeble Anna is makes me anxious