Viewing page 78 of 142

This transcription has been completed. Contact us with corrections.

she said yes that's so. they were better off there is everything to make them happy old friends that they loved all there. we will join them wait our time.

We called up the water works this morning, they said looking over the books, they found, when they used to pay ahead years ago, that Arthur had payed six dollars ahead, they had by mistake, not credited, so that one bill is all we owe untill July 1st being so confusing, they don't pay ahead these days, they told us. so much to be thankful for once. I trust you will take it easier & look out for yourself more. Mrs. Barry and I thought a lot about your book you got up & feel it ought to be accepted if taken to the right party. its certainly true to life and could not be done better. she was surprised at your ability, she says it should not be turned down even at this late day for you certainly show natural talent. I wish Mort Lamb might see it. he always inquires after you. The radio says colder with rain or snow tomorrow. Hope we have rain without snow. Mamie Kate is worse her hand is very much swoolen & black. Eldon broke down & cried when he left Barry at the door, he feels dreadfully the loss of the dog, got killed run over by a truck, with all the rest it was too bad. he wanted someone to sympathize with him. he never wanted her to leave, but Mamie is sorry now. Ma 
she is rightfully punished.