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the thermometer reaches the 90° mark & doesn't cool off at night. Take advantage of it now for later gas & oil are going up too high for anyone to use much of. The Ballantines this afternoon are sitting out in their back yard among their roses it is very pleasant since they mowed the tall grass. Gertrude has just got home from her vacation. The brother had her come to New York she said it was very pleasant there but at Cape Cod it was also exceedingly nice. Then her family went also. I like her she is more dependable than the hunchback. She is liable to say things about folks out of spite.
I have got this letter to finish so to have it mailed when Mrs Barry goes to ride with Mrs O'Hara. She goes to ride & always takes Mrs Barry with her when she can. Sometimes I go too but not on the long rides. I hope she gets home before dark. Guess you miss Doris I hope she has a good time
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