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given to Arthur by Talbot, then there was an old letter written to us by Louise Sheppard after their first visit to us, while Hagel was living, saying Henry had named his little colt after her + hoped she will be as swift as Hagel, when she traveled through the grove over to grandmas house. I was entertained for a good while then it began to snow. I called up Anna she + Mort are coming up as soon as they can get a chance she says. I am tied right here + cant get out to see any body as they know and they are about as bad. I wish there was a way that would bring back my power of getting about. but there will be in this world.
     I must write to Lena next she is good to send me things + wish she nearer. I thought of her in the gale of yesterday as she told us her house was way up on a hill. well Stoneham is all hills. she says where she is the place is too expensive. the fare is good but this is a noisy household young folks they run the radio full blast all night. I dont blame her if she gets out of such a hubbub do you; people are very selfish. there are lots of unpleasant thing they do when young that you on ones nerve if they are ailing. she ought to be more by herself. well I am going to put the letter in the door trusting he will come with your letter + take this       Ma