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on your last year's trip you know.

Grandma Eschle is sick with pleurisy. She has good chance of recovery though. I'm lots better but still can't keep warm. Doctor says it's a lowered (what do you call it) and I'm supposed to sit by the stove all day. Fine chance! I'm alright though. Even getting fat legs again. They had gotten [[underlined]]so[/[underlined]] nice and slim. 

The kids are fine-

If you don't rebuild this summer I might change my mind about staying here! So there! 

very wantingly Alvina.

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Jan. 11, 1927

My dear young man-

Your office was shocked to say the least when I told them not to expect you before April! Mr. Shoemaker nearly fainted away!
 
I've gotten a mania for rebuilding. Hurry up and give me your opinion. Can we get a loan and how much? [[underlined]]Hurry up and tell me![[/underlined]] Now,