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[[penciled box drawn over following paragraph. The word "omit" is penciled within the box]] after yours was forwarded, and which is also received, brought a newspaper clipping stating that Judge Mandell decided that Hendrie & Newberry had the right to intervene. This I can see increases my chances as well as theirs. Now, may I ask you to further follow your own good judgement in this matter, in the event of any question arising. I am enclosing herewith a reply to Mr Leyster's letter which please read before forwarding to him. Poor Plumb! What a terrible experience he is passing through. I hope that he will entirely recover. For one of his activity, the checking up to follow the amputation, will be a fierce struggle. I am glad that Anna finds things comfortable in Colorado and hope that the change will prove very beneficial to both her and little Louise. [[end penciled box for deleted copy]] China is an exciting country--never dull, never failing to