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wi-gi-e [[insert]] I [[/insert]]had arrived from Wa-tse'-mon-ir and I have now almost finished it. I shall work on it again this morning and I may finish it.

Yesterday morning I had some conversation with Lookout and he told me some interesting things concerning the Non-'hon-zhin-ga. He told of his preparing the body of an old man of his fens for burial according to ceremonial usage and at his request some time before he died. It is the first account of such a preparation I have had. Mrs. Lookout telephoned to old Thon'-ge-mon-ir asking him to come here. It was very good and kind of her. He may be here today or tomorrow and then I shall proceed at once.

I have read Emma Gay's letter and from all she says I gather that it will not be possible for her to make her home with us. It may be the best all around. I was in the hopes that she could be with us in order to help you in keeping up the house, but we can get along.

It looks as though the fascination of the cardinal for our window might continue with him. I hope that will not interfere with his family duties.

I have received three copies of the paper containing the article about the peyote. I am enclosing the clipping in this letter. When you have read it put it in the upper drawer of my desk. The Osage Indians are much interested in it as it is in their favor. It seems that the Commissioner has practically ordered his Dept, here to report against the peyote. My Greek friend here who owns the biggest theatre here was quite indignant about the order, and he said: It is Tam nonsense," emphasizing the remark with his big fist.

Affly,
[[signature]] F. [[/signature]]