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Miss Binford mentioned seeing you in Washington, but said she didn't
have a chance for much conversation. She was very sorry about it, as she had hoped
for a good long talk with you. She said you were looking very well.

Warden Hill is a fine man. I don't rember remember ever seeing him.
I suppose he would remember me considering the circumstances.

Sooner or later I knew you would begin to wonder about Patsy. I caught a
big rat for her last week. The rat, incidentally, almost caught my finger.

You asked about tooth ache and my weight - First, I am sorry your tooth
is causing trouble. I have never had a tooth ache. Three were filled long before they
could hurt. I weighed myself last week - 165 - a gain of four pounds. I am very
careful and do not play strenuous games on hot days.

Today we planted a flower bed which required 1,157 plants. A few such
beds would probably ruin Mr. Mandino. Neither do I like his sticky plants.
We have beautiful double petunias. They are not sticky you may be sure. He should
get Salpiglassis. They are oily. There certainly is a lot of work to be done around here.

Oh, yes, I read in the Tribune that Mr. Reeves had a new position. A good
Chicago-man wont do us any harm. I just feel that everything is going to be alright.

Do you know how much power and authority a Federal Judge has? According
to what I have heard he can act in almost any case if he sees fit. Is this true?

Is college very expensive? I would like to know something about the cost.

Miss Rice told me a great deal about your institution, and once again
you get the fatted calf. I would recommend your shcool to my girl friends if
I had any such persons for friends!

Mr. Knight our Rockford attourney has a chance of being elected circuit
judge. He is the only Demo. candidate. There are three Republicans running.

You have always been a good friend an dcorrespondent, Doctor,
However, if you want to do better, I am all for it. You will get my next
two letters as a a reward. (You would get them anyway!)

Thank you very much for your good letters and thoughts.
All my love and best wishes for your good health are yours.
always, Russell McWilliams 5661-E