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Esther and you are my great joy in [[underline]] life and [[/underline]] my pride - 
 I have got me a glass of wine, port! and I am drinking to you my precious daughter - Don't you dare be discouraged! you are a rare spirit with wonderful and beautiful gifts - and very great charm - I don't repeat what they all say about you! But you [[underline]] should [[/underline]] know your powers and your gifts and I protest your discouraged times, your depressions! I sympathize - Believe me!! and understand the fortitude it takes - to put through a day like tomorrow for instance! Well, here is to you! - my dear! You will win out, I [[underline]] know [[/underline]] for sure! And you and