Johnson, Vt.May 19, 1887.Dear Mamma:-

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I received yours with, gratitude this noon. Have paid Mrs. Tracy.

I thought I had got my dress decided on, but do not know now as I will take it. If I can get some thing prettier for the same money I shall do it.

Am going out to look again to-night.

I have rehearsed my piece now for some time, but I am not suited with it. Would you like to know why? It is just this. I am afraid papa would not like it, for it is so humerous, I am fearful he would think that the others were perhaps

nicer than mine. But it is harder to take most witty pieces than the sober. Mrs S. was bound I should I should take it & she ought to know. If nothing happens I shall be home the Fri. night before Declaration Day, as we have Mon. & I shall see about my dress being made then.

Am thankfull I can have my pictures.

LovinglyKate.

Why don't Carrie write to me?