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Sarah is a little fearful lest I shall spoil her nice letter, but, of course, you will not expect a great deal, I am so little used to writing. You must not take it to heart that I was so near to you without seeing you. It was not, that I do not love you, or that a visit with you was not worth the paltry sum it would have cost, but circumstances made it necessary for me to return immediately. You know, my health is not very good. I think best to rest a little, and while at Holyoke, I met Mis A. Stearns. She is not engaged for the next year, and she offered to relieve me, by teaching a term or so for me at Whitestown. It was therefore important to see Mr. Heffron without delay. He promised to consult with Mr. Gardner and so probably I should be free to doctor for a few months. It is my intention, now, to go to Saratoga as soon as I can