I had hoped to have gone 2 to New York for April but think 



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I will have to stay at home «md my outing later on when 



Salem, Washington Co, 



If possible I will go new york t0 Pigeon Coveagaln. 

 I find It a pleasant place to stay at as It combines 

 woods, rocks, and Ocean and Is not fashionable. as I do not 

 bathe I do not miss a beach and there Is one only a mile 

 mway but 1 ast summer the water was verv cold so I was tol 

 told. I had a letter fDom Mr Ruthfcen l^st week he Is feel- 

 ing being alone more than he used to when Mrs Deane went 

 off for visits. and Is unsettled with building goln? on 

 next door to him and the possibility of his having to 

 move. I hope that you and yours are well and you will enjc 

 the Sprint and summer. I notice some birds coming and my 

 maid has seen a robin. the suet on my trees brings number* 

 Woodpeckers, Creepers and Chickadees. and Starlings when 

 thege can find nothing else. My kind Doctor has taken me e 

 some rides into the country as I never mind waiting for 

 him and love the back roads where there Is always some- 

 thing of interest to look "t even in winter. 

 I have read a. good deal lately and am taking s small 

 magazine called " the Readers Digest" which give you the 



