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Cousin Addie went a [[?]] set grey netting. Pa nothing not even a [[?]] Those [[?]] you sent were pure linnen + very pretty I thought. I has Welch sent two Xmas cards, did you get one also from them? Pa takes no interest in those, he just ignores every thing bemoans his fate + chews something from morning till night + finds fault. 
Gertrude Ballentine came to the door + brought me a nicely done up box of her homemade candy. she always remembers me, she is a nice pretty girl. 
To bad the day is so [[lowery?]] tomorrow will probably be nice + pleasant + perhaps cooler. I hope you will enjoy your stay at home + rest up some.
I hope Miss Butting enjoys her [[tick?]] home and will not be made sick by it. its [[?]]? to be separated from ones family, but they are lucky to have her earn their money. she wont always be able to do that I am afraid. well theres no snow + no ice + the therm is not up to 60° out side so we cant complain + cant have everything. I ordered oil, I saw the man once to [[?]] Rings + he said he would bring it up early. this was Friday noon be hasn't been yet so guess he forgot. I have enough to go me for three or four days more so I am lucky. 
well thanks for all the Xmas present. that holidays they are lonesome. Mary [[Jooney]] sent me MA a lonely Xmas card. I had my usual number.