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while you were in Stoughton.  Now I can only wonder what you will do & how you will find your way.

H looked so peaceful & inviting at Maliolins bedside after his last breath.  I felt, to myself, it would be pleasing to go right along with him.  Only the very real presence of Mary kept me from going - I knew I had to be both father & mother to her.

I wish that we were nearer that we might talk together & visit together.  My grandmother used to say poor company was better than none, & I think she had a point.  With Doris & her husband away you will be so alone.

When you find a minute & feel up to it, I shall be so glad to hear from you.

Please know that you have our sympathy & our love & I'll gladly divide the grandchildren if you would like a share.  And that's an offer I don't make every day!

As ever
Hattie
[Rodgers]