27 August, 1891
Dear ElsieYour "situation". My goodness, I still can't believe it! Though I'm sure if your 'waddle' is as bad as you say, it will have me convinced in an instant. I'm happy to report that my mother is much better though still has some recovery ahead of her.
I'd have you over but I won't have you waddling all the way to Irvingly to be subjected to the 2 years of dust that's built up. Name the place and time and I will be there! but please know if you don't pick sometime soon I may just make my way to Bartonburg to "bump into you"
Coding by Bree!