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Wurtsboro New York. 

E 8-18-10
sketch of hickory trees

Dear Grace, 

I have felt depressed most of the day but when I read your letter and heard how unhappy you have been, my feeling left me and now I wish that I were with you and could have you in my arms, I love you and wish I could make you happy. It seems that we ought to make each other so, if we would be both willing to sacrifice ourselves a little for each other. I admit that perhaps I have not been as unselfish in this as you have.

If I had not given the doctor my word that I would go with him on the trip, I would spend the next two weeks with you. you will be in my thoughts most of the time and to be with you, again shall be the expectation that I will have, it is with me already and I fear the time will not pass fast enough. 

Please write to me when you feel blue and cannot work. I hope your feelings will not dominate you so that you lose interest in your work. I know that you