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THE CHICAGO HERALD.
WASHINGTON OFFICE:
507 FOURTHEENTH STREET N. W. 
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WALTER WELLMAN,
          CORRESPONDENT.

of tears just five years [[underlined word by word]] to a minute [[/underlined word by word]] after the arrival of Rae.
I am well satisfied with another girl. Had a slight preference for a boy, but was quite indifferent. [[strike through]] Fell [[/strike through]] Feel, however, that if there is to be another one it must be a boy. We hope there never will be another one, for four is enough, heaven knows.
Have written father and mother. They ask me if I don't think father should be set up in some small business, to employ his time. Have written them that I will be guided by your judg-