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bring in some wood so I threw some down in the cellar & then went up stairs to change my dress. As I looked out my cham ber windows, I saw a car stop out in front of our house, a man with something in his hands. thinking he might be a fiddler & hurried down stairs. As I opened the door there stood a familiar person who said do you "know me". "Why, yes said I". It's Mr Avery Gates yes," so glad you knew me this time", said he, & handed me the basket full of oranges, apples, grapes, one can of bartlet pears, one of beans, and one of vegetable soup. He came with such an offering last year at this time. He made me a nice call then said he must hurry as he had more baskets to distribute. Well Doris has started home going to catch the 4 O'c lock coach after eating two pieces of mince pie & a glass of milk. She is looking very happy. Guess is anxious to be on time to meet her "boy friend." I told her to be good as she left. Guess she will come again before Xmas. now its time to make my fire in the little stove. Hope you had a good .....Love, Ma
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