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ran away out west. And if wishes were expresses you would have been sent for fifty times at least: July 7th we crosses the Connecticut bridge, feetwise, and finished five pretty, poor little fishes, out of the river. Now you must'nt tell Mr. Kendall, of this, 'cause he would cry I'm afraid'. I enjoyed it exceedingly, and how Oscar and I held the same pole, and caught one little beauty fish, together. The water was so clear, we could see it swim up and taste the bait, Poor thing! I also visited the Great Connecticut Falls. I don't believe Niagra is much more grand, than these. James Goldsbury laughs when I say so. But nevertheless I'm going to think so, till I see I'm wrong. I saw Mr. Wells. He called on me - inquired all about you; Abby, he's just as pretty, just as noble as ever. His face is just as youthful looking. I loved him ever so much! Uncle David got his Ambrotype taken for me. 'Tis a very good one. There was a Picnic here on the fourth of July. Emily said twas a good one. Mr. O'Daniels is going to preach here next Sabbath. We shall expect him here tomorrow night, O, Abby, you asked what we thought about you coming with Miss Kendall, home. Mother is extremely anxious you should. Says you can just as well as not, and must, and Mr. Kendall too. if it is possible. She says we don't know what the future will be and as there is nothing to prevent now thinks you certainly better come. No matter if you hav'nt been gone long. So much the better. Tis'nt every one that has the opportunity. Certainly we say, come by all means if you can. Tell us if you will. We will not mention it to folks and won't they be surprised. You rather ought to come and finish saying GoodBye. Now I'm going to expect you from this very day, Abby. written down left hand side of page You said 'twould be redioulous to come so soon. No indeed 'twill not. Beside is it any body's business but ours. Would'nt we have a time. I guess so. Some. And I shall expect, and be happy to see your new brother and sister. Please extend to them a cordial in visitation to visit Maple Grove while they are East. I hope you and my brother, Mr. N. Kendall will come too.