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believe it is the greatest blessing we can be born with but it is not possible to acquire it. I know I could'nt. But it enables one to escape suffering as a duck's back sheds water and it would be like heaven for me. How is Sidney? Is he keeping his weight up to what it was? I thought he looked much better last summer than when he was out here. A stuffing process is no doubt good for him as well as Dot. It seems to be working well. Egbert & I do not need any urging: everything tastes good as we have good appetites, but we both have to be careful. Especially so now for we just can't afford a doctor. I hav'nt been to a dentist yet but I must. Write when you have time. Love Mary I'll write to your mother often. I imagine she feels rather lonely.