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from her house. I saw the field was full of young
ones so I have been over + got a few berries enough
for a saucer pie + I got some thimble berries + they
add to the flavor of the pie. it gives me some
thing bright to taste I have not seen any
summer squash yet but have got new beets
I dont care for them, unless they are
pickled, & Pa wont eat them at all. his appetite is very
finnicky. Today I bought some sword fish
+ it will be the first we have had this year
it came too late for our dinner as we have our
meals early half past ten he wants dinner + between
four to five his supper. I will have my rice pudding for
supper as it did not get done for our dinner. Lena sent
a lot of pretty cloth xmas + I covered six cushions. +
I dont want any more summer dress goods I dont go
+ the ones I have dont get worn enough is as good as a
feast. I have got over forty dollars so keep your money I expect
Bruce to pay this month again   Ma.