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of going there next Tuesday with Father and Mother. But whether
I am there, or at home, I shall not forget the days that we we were riding
together. Why didn’t you like it because I went to Shelburne last
summer with Ozias? I did not think of going till about a half an hour before
I went. But I remember when you thought of going I felt sorry for I did
not like to have you away so long. And I now flatter myself, you was ‘mad’
for the same reason, because I went. Did I ever tell you, I was very homesick
while I was there? I was so much so the last day, that I could scarcely
answer any of the family when they spoke to me. But I believe I succeeded
in concealing it. I have been disappointed about my Piano. I believe I did
not till you in my last who was the purchase it for me. Early in the spring
Pa wrote to Mr. Warren, requesting him to get one when he came home, and
have it come with his goods. He bought one in New York, and after he came
to Middlebury, sent word to me, that my Piano would be here in a few days.
Then it came he has it carried directly to his house, and it now very anxious
to keep it for Jane. It is (hole) that has seen used, and not a nice one,
But it would do for me (hole) Mr. Warren thinks he got it very cheap, and
is unwilling to let it go, though he did not think of getting one till Jane
saw this, and was very anxious to have him keep it. I know if I consent
to his keeping it I shall not get another, and as Mr. Warren sees I am determined
not to say I am willing, he has promised to send it here this week, and
I rather think he will. But it has a disappointment to me, for the week
I wrote last to you, I was impatient to have Saturday come.- But I am afraid
I am tiring your patience, writing so much, about my foolish troubles. I
am glad you have a little Abby there to amuse you, and I know she is a fine
little girl,- and she shares plainly that she has good taste, for, she “loved
Mr. Battell”. My little name sake I begin to love most as well as
Abby, and think I should quite if she could speak your name as well as Abby,
you must come here and let her learn who you are, and then she will be my
favorite. Ozias and Louisa are the happiest of the happy. They appear to
enjoy themselves perfectly. I am glad to see them happy, but nothing, dear
Phillip, makes me think more of you than to see them together. Commencement
will soon come, Phillip,(cross hatch…) |
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