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the noon boat Friday. Again, in my inexpressive way, let me tell you that that these two letters hit me right in the heart - and the pieces of rock, and mica. I shall keep them always as part of our beloved Isles. And, Willie - your looking at the rocks and sea for me is helping, because I feel ever so much better now. I have thought so often of the Shoals these last few days. I can picture it all so vividly in my mind that I can almost hear the roar of the breakers. And your letters bring it all back even more strongly. I wish I had time to comment more specifically on all you said, but I must hurry on, as the 

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Little Ben (excuse me - Baby Ben) which I purchased Monday on your recommendation, tells me the hour is growing late.

It will be just marvellous to see you Monday. I can get out to the platform all right, but you better get out of your car because I won't know which one it is. That train is usually about twelve Pullmans long. I might be able to induce the conductor to let me ride to Utica, if I paid the regular fare. You see, it is a solid Pullman train, and therefore you aren't supposed to ride on it unless you have some sort of a reservation. He probably won't let me but he might. Here's hoping, anyhow. At any rate, I'll see you at