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friendship, but may it grow firmer and stronger until it be perfected in heaven. And such is my daily petition for all those friends whom I love and by whom I am beloved. And for those who are seemingly cold, my prayer is that their hearts may be softened and that I may once more enjoy their love and friendship. Oh, how sweet it is to love and be loved. You have thought Abby that there is a congeniality of thought and feeling existing between us. I think there is in many respects, and perhaps we do not differ greatly in any. As you did not write for so long a time, I thought you had withdrawn your friendship on account of the unpleasant occurrence which transpired but a few days previous to your last visit. I did not mention it then to you, because Charles requested me not to, and I promised him that I would not. I would not have you think that that circumstance has changed the feelings of any us towards any of your family. Believe me for I am speaking the truth when I say it, that the same kind, friendly feelings exist for you all as before; and you would be welcomed as sincerely and cordially should you ever visit us again as you were when you first came. If ever friends were warmly welcomed and from the heart too, it was when we met you and Mary and Charles. It was no formal greeting but sincere and heartfelt, and we enjoyed your visit, and shall be very happy to meet you again at our home, and others of your family who may ever