It was lonely at lunch
with only us, but Nannie came over with a note from Miss Brown
asking us to come and take five o'clock tea, Carie and all. We
had a good time. Miss Brown told stories and showed us some funny
old things that belonged to her aunt. There was some jewelry that
Louise and I would like to have to play Queen Mary in. Carl liked
an old "Pilgrim's Progress" that was printed more than a hundred
years ago, but Ikey said he would rather have a new one.
Carie was good as could be, and we had tea out of the little
cups. We are grateful to Miss Brown. I think she was being a good
neighbor, don't you? Father says it is bedtime, so good-night,
dear Aunt Zelie.
From your loving nieces,
BESS and LOUISE.
Several days later she received one from Carl:
DEAR AUNT ZELIE: I have not written before because there was
nothing of interest to tell you. We are getting on very well,
though I think Joanna is too bossy, and mammy is nearly as bad.
But we have been pretty good on the whole. Cousin Helen was not
going to let Aleck stay Friday night, for fear he would cut up,
but Father said, "Nonsense!" so he came.
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