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Stoughton March 12th 1933

Dear Doris

Another cold March day it blows but its some warmer the wind being west. I have washed + dried my clothes + had a good nap. I am reading a book today its an interesting one also. I dont know how I could exist these days without some good book to read. they do lots of reading down to Alices. Mrs Packard cant be on her feet on account of her veins swelling so she  has to amuse herself either by reading or sewing. it seems hard for her to be so alone if Sue had lived it would be nearer some of her own people. but Alice cant go her she gets on her nerves + she dont care for Percy much Myrtie + her are none too friendly. after any one gets our time of life its hard to be transplanted. her son is married. I suppose she is lucky to get her support from Brockton. but she must feel terribly out of her rightful niche. This is one of Pa's quiet days. yesterday he was full of his troubles all day. he finally went off to roost mad. because I had to sit up & wait for my groceries to be delivered. they came just half past eight + then I took my bath + went off to bed. it was a terrible uncomfortable day. now I can tell you. This sun after noons is glorious. I sit here writing with my self directly in its glorious rays. the snow has disappeared in spite of