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Norwood,
June 4th, 1900.

My dearest-
I am so glad to have the photo,
and think its very good, and encouraging
too to see thee so fat-
don't grow any more so though, dear.

Did thee read the letter from
Mrs. Bruce - she says she has never
heard whether thee received the
etching or not. I will send it if thee
did not read, but of course thee
must have. I am writing in a
rush, as I seem to do always now
- I don't attempt to do any any
writing at night which used to be
my time for thee. I am half hoping
thee will come back with Father -
though I hardly dare think of it.

I am so glad thee has been
sketching up the river - I known
thee loves me, but I can't help
wishing thee was free of care, and
thoughts about living etc.