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Well, as Ma would write, I guess I've strung along about long enough.  But I want to impress upon you how anxious we all are to see you and get you out of that feverish land of snakes and malaria. 

Be very careful of yourself and come home soon. 
Doris

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P.M.

We have just been past your house from the cemetery.  Pa, thru Ralph, had got a chance for your Father to work a bit up there, but your mother has so many boarders that she has to have help, and there isn't anyone else but your Father. 

I've been collecting gossip from Hubbard, and have kept my mouth fairly well shut about what you think of the Washington botanist.  He doesn't like Maxon and Standley at all.  I was surprised, but just said that you liked them, that Maxon in especial had been very nice to you.  After that I was very careful, and let him pass verdict first.  Once he mentioned "Van"...he was such a nice fellow, and Maxon had used him about as mean as any man could, eh.  He knows Pennell and thinks he is another fine man.  Hubbard's cousin or someone married into the Fairchild's and also some others there are his relatives, so