Lucy L[eland?] to Katherine Fletcher, 1885 July 8
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I received your letter last Monday & of course was very glad to hear from
you. you neednt make any excuses about your writing [ ] your composing your letters are just splendid. I am no
writer & it is very hard work for me to write letters. I suppose you
& Carrie had a splendid time & thought of you. You asked me if I
had
played croquet I havent played since you went away I should
think Lewis would miss your sweet face. Walter dont have anything to call him to
the station now he is flirting around with [Sady] what do you
suppose I care it wont last long I have seen him flirt
around with the girls a lot. Ned has got back he came Monday so I dont have to work in the office as
much as I used to. We have got company now & have had ever since you
went away there is no end to company. I have been over street today went in to
see
Carrie but she wasnt at home she is going to Calais tomorrow
to stay a week or two. (Mr Doane Esq) is well as usual I
guess, I suppose you are anxious to know how he is getting along, he probably is
lonesome without you. I hope you will try & come up before school begins
& we will try & go over & see him. I have thought a good
many times how you did weep that night you went home.
poor little girl. It is most supppe supper
time & I have got another letter to scratch off
before the train
comes. I didnt do much of anything to celebrate the
4th Your Friday night boy & some others got up on
the hill above the depot & made a big noise. I shall expect a good long
letter from you. Please e these cat tracks from you friend I wish
Lucy
P.S. I wish you the same
Pleasant dreams, sweet repose
I most always
have half the clothes
when I sleep with anyone.