We had a better time at
the club than we expected. The boys were dreadfully sorry you
were not there. Our screens are coming on finely, though Ikey
pasted a dragon on upside-down. Will read the last chapter of
"The Talisman" aloud while we worked. Then Father came up and was
as jolly as could be. He advised us to read the "Life of
Washington" next, and we decided to begin it next week. Father is
coming up again if he can. The O.B.F.D. will meet next week, so
we can't have the club; I forgot. Some of us will write you about
it. I hope Miss Lyons's brother will soon be well and Aunt Mary
too. Good-by,
Your devoted nephew,
WILLIAM CARLETON HAZELTINE.
A week or two later Aunt Zelie received two long letters in the same
envelope, from her nieces:
DEAR AUNTIE: We have so much to tell you that we are going to
divide it between us. Aunt Marcia has just been here and has
asked Father to let Helen go with her to Florida. Isn't that
lovely? Uncle William said he wished he could take us all, but I
don't believe Aunt Marcia does. Louise and I wish we could go.
Aleck wants Helen to bring him an alligator. Another thing we
have to tell you is that Louise went to hear Patti sing, with Mr.
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