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   I've never got very thrilled about children's books, somehow.
   I'm awfully glad to hear how well you are doing.
   DO, if you come to St. Louis, let me know!   If you come after April 7th, I'll have a party for you.  Not before:  my daughter insists on Quiet to study for College Board Exams.  How much I'd like to see you again!
   I hope I can do better on writers' shindigs this year.  If it comes off, however, where my Kev is home for the last time for two years, you can bet what I'll do!
   Don't hope for too much about your book being out on time!  I'll certainly get one when it