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Conger Reynolds correspondence, March 1-17, 1918

1918-03-07 Daphne Reynolds to Conger Reynolds Page 2

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war bread and wheatless days by instructing young acrobats to ruin piano, knocks go on door. "Come in," I holla. "Knob are bust" snuggest polite female voice, "Kindly help, please." I straggle with offish looks, unbang door, and walk against Hon. Pres. Stockard standing with religious smile and package of letters. "Here is more mail from Lieutenant Husband," she corrade. "Not is!" I hysteric, and then grab. "Thanks, please," she retire selfishly, and then go. "Go out dismissed," I explode to terrified pupil, "Letters are at home from Hon. Pa Reynolds and Censor." Excuse me, please. I feel reckless. Seven letters from you today have left me mos' nigh breathless, and your last one is a real joy. It is so like yourself, and I am happy to think that receiving a letter from your nice wife had suthin' to do with it You'll have to admit, old dear, that little Jimmy Montgomery did a fine thing for you when he let you call
 
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