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as he wants, Dykeman would put in a big expensive one that would not suite him, as well as this little one has. & I dare say this might be fixed so it would answer, by taking all the contraptions off that Stanley put on, when it was thrown out of commission. The wind is howling and I am afraid it is making cold weather. The teapot & couch cover we discovered stored in Lenas big trunk. I am sorry you went to so much expense. the little jacket I am wearing most of the time & is very warm. & does not get in the way while I do house work. The pink oil cloth is also in use on my kitchen table. We are fairing well thanks to you folks. I must see Anna to know how she was when she came home from the hospital after her tumor was taken out. the operation is not so very dangerous, but very expensive & trust she had Morts cousin to do her work while she was gone, but not long afterwards if I remember right. I am sorry the stockins wernt the size you wear but if you could send them up I would change them for you - as I will be going over soon probably. Harriot Richards is down to Jacks used up her fingers drop down & are very painful, in Boston the doctors told her that her feet would be in like manner. she was the youngest girl & she was up to Northfield working. I hope the little one is having her dinner these days and all she wants, & for your sakes is sleeping good nights. Any more signs of the new car coming? Is Sid growing fat? How is the little dog. Where do you put the new mat? There are more if you want another your floors are so slipery to walk on I was scart for fear I would fall, most of the time Ma