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I visited one such today where live "grandma," a mother, and two boys. They have one bed, and fix some contrivance for the night. "Grandma" is an unusually pleasant and sensible appearing woman, about 50 years old whose husband is a "lighter", that is, he brings wood in boats from somewhere in the country. Her name is Minnie Walden. Her husband comes home when he can. She was making over some of the raggedest stockings I ever saw into little socks for the youngest boy. I have a pair, less ragged than those, that I am going to take her next week. Mrs. Fentress, the daughter, has three children, but the eldest, a daughter, is attending the normal and industrial school at Hampton. Mrs. F. said "I haven't any education myself but I intend the children shall have." The oldest of her boys does errands goes to market for a family for 50 cts a week and comes to school besides. The little one goes to Mrs. R.

On side: I cannot help wishing I had brought some of the old bibles we have at home. The barrel from Floyd has not reached yet. I suppose Cen. is about out. I wish I could help about it. Good night. Love and kisses. love to all from Cynthia