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Roger BF to Mary Hallowell -3- 12/5/'61

of another behind their back, but I really think that the influence
of thy sister Carrie exerts on another CARRIE [written twice
as large] is not at all beneficial, this much I incidentally told
them both the other evening. Thy sister is a very fine woman in
many respects, but some of her views are not practical and will
not do to live by in this world. I have regretted ever since
going there last 3rd day evening, for it is the last visit I
feel that I can pay there very shortly, having received two
invitations in the course of the evening not to come again, by staying
away I know that I will spite myself more than any one else,
but I cannot receive such treatment though it may be in fun for
what is pleasure to some is death to others.

I believe I have nevertold thee that I stopped smoking nearly
two weeks ago, to begin again when I choose which may never be.

If thee should persevere through this to the end thee will
discover that it is from thy excentric cousin.

/s/ R. B. Farquhar

P. S. I leave thee to decide whether this had not better be
burned. I think it would be as well.