DEAR ELLEN AND JANE by Katherine Cary Place

                Your lovely gift came to Aunt Kate this morning at nine. When the mailman walked in with a broad happy grin, I was hanging the wash on the line.

            	When I said, “Well, Dear me, now who can it be? That thought of Aunt Kate far away. And remembered in time to send her a line and wish her a happy birthday”?

                The stockings are fine and came just in time. I really needed them bad. So I’ve put them away for a real special day. And I thank you and tell you I’m glad.

                The dear little card I shall keep in my box. Where I put all the things I love best. And you can be sure that I’ll tuck it away. And treasure it too with the rest.

            	So thank you, dear folks, for your kind loving tho’t and a kiss for my little girls (two). When this comes to your home. Though I far away roam. You will know that I’m thinking of you.

Katherine Cary Place

Daytona Beach, Florida

February 23, 1931

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