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you asked what I was writing now. I dont write much lately - I am tired of sentiment, and take in with music. O Abby, today my beautiful new instrument The perfect Melodeon, Piano Style, came. And I was so delighted, I, like to have hopped over the steeple of the Meeting House! Wallace selected it for me and brought it and set it up today. It is six Octave, and nearly or quite as large as a Piano. It is Rose wood case and nicely finished - Cost $125; dollars, And he brought me with it Carharts self Instruction Book I dont expect ever to learn to play much, but I wanted an instrument terribly, I suppose you'll think "a fool and his money is soon parted" then. But I saw there was no sort of indication of ever coming to see you, and I thought I might as well enjoy my money some way so I handed it right out or shall soon - I've spent like everything this year, but you know I did'nt last. See, I told you I had got me a Cloak or materials for one, Did I tell you about my furs? I guess I got them afterwards, they are quite pretty I think - Victorine and unclear Fitch fur like mothers muff only darker Cost some less than $25 dollars - and now I've got my beautiful instrument I believe Ive got all I need unless 'tis a husband (Danford says) that will be a god send if I ever have one, he's not to be bought with a price - O, you asked if I was going to have a new summer Bonnet - I dont know whether I shall have a visit or not - You know I've had my shawl dyed green and 'tis very pretty - And now, tell me when you are coming home? You are coming this summer of course Everybody is asking me when. Only think how long you have been gone! unclear ! if I was married and could'nt come home once a fortnight certain, I'd sue for a divorce the very next day (figuratively speaking) All the girls are expected this summer - and Mr. Kendall said you might come in two years and 'tis two this very month. So you must come certain - you can just as well as not - come and stay two or 3 months Tell me when in your next letter goodbye sis Mary with love written down right hand side of page I have'nt hardly room to say a word to Charles - tell him 'just for the fun of it' though - That "Annie Mayo" is going to teach the Centre school this summer. She and her Mother called here the other day Mrs May said she did'nt see any one at Glens Falls - West that she wanted or that wanted her - She is full of fun this spring.