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he wanted to die, but could not so apologized and went away and this morning brough us some cake and fruit and nuts.

The Alpha society is dead, really, or rather born again under a new platform, and I do not expect to belong. It will be all speech making and debates and all meetings open.

Mrs. Ray, Winnifred, litte Mabel Ray, Mr. Laughlin, Nellie and I went up on the hills and read poetry this afternoon. This country is just suited to such things. It is very warm now too and in the middle of the day warm enough for thin dresses, but cool in the morning and evening. A party is going to Mount Hamilton during Thanksgiving. Minnie and Nellie will probably go with them. I may go to the city to do some shopping, but have no other plans and no special invitation.

Well, I'll close with my very best love to Papa and Helen.

Your loving daughter
Lucy Allabach