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He picked up his pen for a fresh paragraph.
"The new photos--added to those I had--have come in quite nicely. They have
just helped me entertain a couple of callers. Women have abounded in these
parts to-day: Mrs. Peck, scurrying about more than usual; an aunt from
home, getting away with her baggage--more than she needed to bring; and
then the two who have just gone. It all makes me feel like wanting to take
part in a track-meet or a ball-game--though, as I am now, I might not last
two minutes at either. The lady who called was Mrs. Phillips. I thought she
might as well know that you were coming. Of course you are already invited,
good and plenty, to her house. Look in old music-books and see if you can't
find 'Larboard Watch.' If it turns out you can get away _before_ the
holidays, come down and go out with me to Freeford for Christmas. I have
had some rather glum hours and miss you more than ever. I have been within
arm's length of one of the University trustees (who can probably place me
_now_!)--but I don't know just how much that can be counted upon for,
if for anything. Show yourself,--that will help.
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