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in my giving something or anyone else either that they could afford just for the looks of the thing. They probably think I can afford to give something.  

I was too late with my letters to you and Ralph about [[strikethrough]] Xpre [[/strikethrough]] Xmas presents I felt awfully ashamed when I realized my letters had not reached you in time. My mind was so taken up with selling that house and moving and various problems and worries I had forgotten Xmas was coming. I think M. & R did not like it because I was ill when they were here in L.A & we could not entertain them at all. and then perhaps the fact I did not pay for R. Jr’s room which he shared with his wealthy friend. Well I rented an apartment for R. & M. & a room in the same place for Henry. But when Henry went home & R. Jr. came I told Ralph Sr I wasn’t intending to pay for R.'s room. I felt