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Dr. Miriam Van Waters
Box 99
Framingham, Mass.
November 5, 1939

Dear Doctor;

We had such a lovely visit Oct. 20th, that I have hardly thought of any
thing else since. You looked very young and healthy. Surely this was the best
visit we ever had, and while I was a little disappointed because Gov. Homes
was unable to see you, I was pleased by other things - Your personal appearance for
one thing. You certaintly looked nice. The color of your cheeks said, "splendid condition," You
are actually growing younger, Doctor. All of this made me happy. The cakes, ice cream, and
cigarettes reached my cell at 5:30 that evening. We went over big for one night.

I think we talked about everythiing and you explained "other things." I was tempted to run
my fingers through your fur just to see if it felt as nice as it looked.

Your letter from Washington came before you did; my memory was at fault. I am sorry.
I am always forgetting something. A few things I wanted to speak to you about I forgot completely and
I feel like kicking myself every time I think about it.

Miss Rice came one week later and we had a nice visit. She is very nice. I think
her parents must be wonderful people to have such a girl. Do you remember what I said about
her eyes? Well that goes for all of her. She has some of the good qualities I like so much in you.
In your last letter, Oct. 30, you said "We can always depend on Miss Rice." I think so too.

Two letters came from you since our visit. I appreciated you writing me soon after
getting home. Your letters were very good, Doctor. I am glad you were not too greatly disappointed
about your Springfield visit. As you say we must lay the foundation first. In your
letter of Oct. 24, you suggested I let you do the worrying for awhile. That pleased me. Of course
you must have many other things to worry you, and you are too small to add all of mine to your
load. Suppose we sort of split it up then neither of us will carry too much?

Your beautiful Hill Top interests me more and more. Is it possible to
send me a few snapshots? I like the place from just hearing you talk about it. Yes
I must visit there someday, when the wheel of fortune rolls our way.