McFarland-Russell Letter, September 6, 1871 - Page 2

have written them I will tell you all I call that
perfectly provoking to think she must be paid
to tell her secret., I went to the office today
but missed getting the mail. nothing but an
old paper fell to my lot. and I am now
waiting patiently for the Saturday Night.
wont I read when I get it. I think I have
been very well blest this week in hearing from the
Absent some coming home. and some going
to get married or that as she reports,. Miss
Nina says Mr S. Stone, and Miss Sue Adams are
a bout to make true the reports.
I am sitting where I can see the peach tree, I do
not care to look at them now I gathered the
last peaches yesterday. how sorry I will be now.
the ring you have Mr Russell will be large
enough it is as new the right size as you could get it
Now Mr Russell did you not write more like
you was jesting than in earnest. I beg
your pardon for thinking so and if you
say you love me why I will believe you I am