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for you Mary. I hardly dare tell you them lest it should excite in your mind a feeling of vanity. The Dr. was trying to coax me that other day, in a kind, fatherly sort of a way, to be a little more mischevious, and he said he wished Mary was here that she was just right, she was always cheerful and making every body else cheerful, and I hear the same on every hand - the folks all wanted to see you. Mr. W. says he does wish the little fellow was here and his wife wants to see Mary very much. I have seen Miss Yower twice in her room and once when she was walking in the hall. I have not had much talk with her, but I like her very much. Sarah says she appears to be better than when you were here she walks a good deal better, but does not sit up any. She wishes to send her love to Mary, and to tell her that she is very much obliged to her for writing that letter to Mrs D. for her - Miss Spooner went away the day before we came - There are 4 patients that you are not acquainted with - Mr. and Mrs. Nevins, whom you heard Sarah Maria speak of, Mrs. Kellogg and Mrs. Sherwood. The latter is over 50 years old, has been sick for 21 years. most of that time - like to sit up but a very little. She is a very pleasant old lady. I have become quite attached to her already. We have not been to see that colored family you speak of but intend to go as soon as Sarah feels able - Perhaps we shall to-morrow. We haven't been to Mr. Wood's yet either. I guess we shall call there as we take our walk to-morrow morn. we walk every morning, but have not taken any very long walks yet - It seems strange to hear of your having snow there at home. It has snowed several times since we came her but there is no snow in the roads, we hear the robins and blue-bird singing - Eliza send her love to Mary she says she should like to see her very much. How are all the folks at home? How are father and mother and Lewis? I never can forget how good and kind Lewis was, when we were coming out. I am very glad to hear that he reashed home so well - Let us hear from you as often as may be