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two hundred persons might enjoy themselves under the shade of the largest one. Near the house was an orange tree with a number of large beautiful oranges on it. I rode up to the tree and plucked one, but you never tasted a lemon more sour than that proved to be, they are never used except for preserving. When we went back to the village amoung the pines there was about thirty little children all under eight years of age collected together, and bright looking little fellows they were. after Catechising a short time and singing two or three hymns ~ we mounted our horses and galloped back again just in time to save our dinners. To day I am paying the penalty for I am sore and ? from head to foot ~ so much so that I have been able to move about but little. I presume that it will wear off tomorrow Mr White will make arrangements this week so that I can have a key of the organ and get into the church when I please. This will be a source of much amusement to me when I feel able to use the priviledge. I would like very much to take a trip to Florida I think he air would be better for me, but it is so expensive ~ six dollars for each way, and the lowest price for board a dollar per day. Bronson has not yet returned from the country I think he must be pleased there ~ If he settles there I will go up as soon as it is a little warmer I can get board there for ten or twelve dollars a month washing included.