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but their mother's undies are just like mine, we are old fashioned. thats why this world does'nt fit us. yesterday I was on my nerve most all day. the milk bill came with two mo bills charged to me I had Decembers bill to show I had paid it but it was the fact that they should do such a thing. he did not show up till three in the afternoon + all that time I was boiling over on it. when he did appear I said this is a [[underline]] pretty time [[\underline]] to have the milk. he said "I broke down" he said it was the book keeper who made that charge so took it and crossed it out. now if theres anything that goes wrong. you just let me know and I will be responsible. so that ended it. she said I should not. have got so excited. Frank Monk never had to be watched [[?]] for the good old times. never will they come back again. I am so sick of living + still why complain my lot could be harder but its that my home is broken up. "Once we had a happy home" as poor Pa said Poor Lena is all alone + is sick. I wish she might be nearer us I am afraid she will make a mistake + go up to New Hampshire + buy a place. she would not be content to go so far away from Boston + all her friends to live. she dont know her own mind. Bernice has her family its a pity Lena has not some one to live for and enjoy. thats the natural life some one to love and do for Ma

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