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Laura thinks she might about as well be in her own house as there. Johnny B. writes Aug 2nd that they had been at the Soo a week and expected to remain a week or two longer, unless with their "big appetites" they would "eat Hattie & Holden out of house & home". He & Holden spend much of their time fishing, and seem to be enjoying themselves hugely. J.A. & G. accompanied Hattie & Ella their return form Hillsdale. They went "by steamer from Detroit & Machinac Island". Had a fine ride on the new "City of Athena" & not so good on the "Paxton" from Machinac, as it was very windy & rough and the children were both quite seasick. Had a letter from brother Edward in reply to mine of July 10. All well. He had had more rest since the days came home and was feeling like his old self.