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of the sweet Anemone I gathered a day or two since, or rather would that you could go and gather some with me even now. I feel truly that I know not how to prise a brother's society as it should be only when deprived of it. How dearly I love all my brothers! may the blessings of Heaven rest upon all their worth endeavors and may they ever be kept in the paths of virtue and truth. I! brother are we not rich in the affections of each other if poor in worldly goods? I believe the want of the latter has drawn more closely around us the chain of love and friendship. Would you could hear Mr. Mason preach. I know your hearts would respond to his thoughts and sentiments. He discoursed this evening upon the words "There is none good save one and that is God" and O! how eloquently was it done. I think him one of the best preachers that I have ever heard and I had almost said the best.

                                It is Tuesday afternoon brother and I have seated myself again with the intention of finishing this scribble. I left it Sabbath afternoon for a walk with one of the young ladies and a delightful one we had and in the evening I had company so that it was not accomplished. Last evening was devoted to the reading of the "Gleaner" in the hall (my recitation room). The departments have met separately in regard to rhetorical exercises this term. The above mentioned paper has been sustained by the ladies and as this was the last number we invited the male departments and a few other friends to listen to the reading of it. Had a very pleasant time and good paper I think. the papers are all united in a book and the young ladies have presented me with it; I shall consider it quite