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never got back to the book. Now - Xmas being over too, perhaps I'll try again though frankly I can't imagine real[ly] taking it out & looking at it!

 Julie got tenure here so he can sit a minute & rest on his laurels - It's like climbing a mountain for 10 yrs & then they say - Wait! Sit down a minute. 

Rest - Son, you have made it. So we're pleased - Happy? No! But who's happy?

 Anyway - I think of you when the kids read your Sam Patch - I was so glad to hear from you again - I  hope your [sic]  well & content, etc. - Do write us a line when you feel like it -
Fondest & Best regards      Bobbie - (Markels)