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He, Mr. Stelle, may be our next governor, and if this comes to pass,
everything would seem very favorable. Of course, one never knows just
what he would do for us. At best it is worth hoping ofr. Don't you agree?

My brother-in-law has entered a hospital for an operation.

No doubt Mr. Mandino is hard at work raising his tomatoes. Do you
know the Cecil Brummer rose is called the Sweetheart Rose? I have never
seen one outside of pictures. I think it is very old because it is mentioned in
only one of my flower books, and very briefly there. I have learned many things
Have you every heard from MIss Hilda Hinkly who married a
I suppose neither is much good without the other.

I had a good laugh yesterday. A man was pushing a truck load of
light-weight flats (small boxes) up a steep incline. The boxes were pield high
and as the load was pretty heavy, he took a running start. When he was
nearing the top o fthe hiill, the boxes fell over and came tumbling down
on top of his head. He looked so surprisedstandingthere with boxes sc-
attered all around. Can you picture it and see how funny it was?

Have you ever read Green Mansions? A beautiful but sad ending story. I
read it for the first time almost a year ago.

How is Sarah doing at school? I am sorry one of your girls died. Was she
very old? It is tought to die in prison, and almost as bad to be seriously ill, "Asprin
tablets cannot cure all ailments." I know you would do everything possible to
help one of your flock, but you aren't like many other officials - thank heavens!

No one has written to me from Chicago except Miss Rice. She sent a
folder about the International House. A good place for a short stay.

Have you ever heard from Miss Hilda Hinkley who married a doctor?
Also the problem child who married so many in so few days I don't know just
what my interest is in her case, but my thoughts are friendly regardless.

I haven't much space lift, Doctor. Have you been in good health?
I wish you would write often if it is only a few lines before going to bed.

Best wishes to you always, Doctor.
Russell McWilliams 5661-E