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at our place + he said that was also full Mrs. Barry went out with him + she said it was full up to the pipes + he is going to clean it out also. the beginning of this week, he says if you wait too long the pipes get filled + then its more expense to clean them out than it is to clean out the cesspool. I will pay him, for I will take it out of the bank. "it never rains but pours."

I asked him if he got grass for his house for nothing + he said yes, he will take the grass around our two places + will be glad of it. he seems a good honest man. its a great pity as George said, we did'nt know about him in the first place. the Ballentines had him to clean theirs out on Washington St I judged from her description. I got a good long letter Saturday from Lena + was much surprised, so will send it along to you. she sent three post cards with it, but they will make the letter too heavy, they are pictures of Florida in the vacinity of where she is staying + will send them later. Bertha Greens sister seems to have made quite a hit with her. am glad she has stuck such friends, hope she stays there all summer, as the climate would not be any too hot for Lena. teaching is more her forte than nursing. have you got rested? hope everything is all right.
Ma