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and that you all feel as happy as I do. My expenses for November are rather startling, but when I forward my accounts you will notice that since my settling here things have a different appearance. 
  I am, Saturday next, to move up one flight more and [[strikethrough]] get a [[/strikethrough]] occupy a room just above mine, it is just as large, but the ceiling is lower and so are the prices. (50¢ less)
  That dance was expensive, and after all my work I could not been up to the pace. They are [[strikethrough]] two [[/strikethrough]] to fast here, dancing, one becomes tired before he begins. 
  How is Homer. I think he ought not to apply himself after business hours. Clubs are distracting affairs. 
  Give my love to Helen, Bess and all [[line]]
William
  Success to my picture [[line]] Pray for it as I do. It is only to be 20 x 15 inches. And is to [[strikethrough]] pe [[/strikethrough]] be painted in a "Meissioner' Gerome or Ingré style.