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Sunday P.M. My dear Annie Are you suffering from the heat today [[Monday?]] It certainly is trying - I feel it more than when I had someone else to think of - which kept me active and left me no time to think of myself—— My Brother sailed on Tuesday - leaving me by the early morning train - and it is an aching void he has left behind him - He certainly has failed very much since he was here a year ago. On Wednesday morning, poor old Rebecca got off - big trunks and all - and I hope that episode of my life is closed. I think the young Helen from across the way will be a comfort— She is so clean and pretty to look at— There will be some inconveniences in her not sleeping in my house - perhaps. Next week, I mean to come to see you. Sarah & Lilla Estes go off on Monday - I tried to persuade Ella to go south then - they urged her - but I did not succeed. They have