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except that fact that Daisy is not very well. It is unusual for her to be sick.

Mrs Andrew (Miss Hollis) has been very sick. Some time before Xmas extreme nausea attacked her. Absolute refusal of food came first, but gradually she has come to eat a few dandelions with olive oil. She has turned absolutely against her beloved sweets. She is not getting enough calories to keep her going. The doctors (2) voiced the opinion that she was slowly starving to death. But now that she has begun to eat ever so little there is hope of her recovery.

I forgot to tell about Worcester, thinking I had seen you since my trip there. All five of us were present for one day and one night. Ethel departed first, and early Sat. P.M. we other three. We had all had a good time, - Christmas tree, turkey dinner, movies, and cards. I went out to Aunt Maud's for Sat. night Sun. and Sun. night. Sun. we went thru S. to Elva's. I thought of you folks, but couldn't very well ask them to take me up as they had only a short time to stay as it was. I have not as yet answered any of my cards or written any letters except to those who sent presents. I have enough to do sometimes.
Love, Lena


Thank you for sending the box on. the wrappings were intact. It speaks well for your doing up of bundles.


14 Summit Ave., Salem, Mass.,
January 22, 1924

Dear Folks:

I am waiting for dinner to be announced, so will start the letter I intended to write to you some weeks ago.

First of all the box arrived O.K. at last. Apparently it was delayed on account of the Xmas rush, for it was almost a week in coming through. I have been enjoying the blankets and sterno immensely. I make malted milk sometimes before going to bed. 

The blankets I used to cover myself on the bed, or to sit on in my chair. Last night I folded them in four