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his latest things. They are finer in technique & more abstract -- lovely things, & only a start toward what he has in mind. Financially he begins to see a little ahead now -- not that we have any money yet -- & that means so much to him in peace of mind. You know! Our house in Palos has gone by the board. They are putting restrictions now if you please on the size & manner of house constructed in this village. Nothing short of a small castle, costing at the least $8000 will suffice. So we shall continue to drift -- and if we drift to New Orleans will you give us a welcoming hand & show us the sights -- & have some more evenings? We are of course much interested in the new novel & shall watch for it. We read your story in the Feb (?) Mercury & liked it very much. We all send you a great deal of love & wish you both all the happiness in the world. As ever Helen in different handwriting: Russmann