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outside of when I was through it seemed good to sit still & rest up a bit. as Mrs. Ballantene time often says. it needs a man to do things around the place. Lena is thinking of her making Xmas presents I suppose. I should cut out such things this year you are not able to do so much and what does it ammount to.

You asked me if the coat fitted. yes by setting the button in. around the hips and covering the worn place with a bow of ribbon, its all right & the warmest coat I ever had. I hope you dont miss it is your coat as warm.

The sun is going down I am so sorry to see it go. I will go down & put this letter in the mail box & that will give me a little exercise & fresh air after my supper. Hope you are having as good weather down there as we are here its cool. Ma

My crysanthemums are all in bloom one pink one old bronze two yellow one yellowish white one large yellowish white with pink edge very pretty. & one more double & a little blush the last two are under the kitchen window. Ma