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  • Walter E. Dandy Letter 03/01/1912

    89 Anson Street

    Barrow in Furness, England

    c. March 1912

    My Dear Son,

    Delighted to get your letter and to hear your boy had recovered and was able to leave the hospital. We were very anxious to hear how he was getting along as we knew it would be a big thing for you and it surely will be. I should think Dr. Cushing would feel pretty bad over his recovery and especially so when he was going to send him to the asylum. That lady was very kind to help in that way. I hope he will not have any drawback after he has gone. When you write let us know how he is if he keeps well. I suppose you will hear from him.

    We were proud to hear of your other wonderful operations. I have an idea you will take Cushing's place there. Do you remember the time you followed him down the street to get a word with him. It looks as if he might pretty soon follow you to get your advice.…

    We had a letter from Mrs. Battersby. She says it is lonesome in that old burg now. She says she is very happy and contented. I don't think she [Mrs. B.] will be over here this summer. I don't believe anybody wants her or has given her any invitation (she was not very good at inviting people or giving anyone a tea). We have been invited very often to tea. Teas don't amount to much here, some bread and butter and a little cake.…

    I think you had better take advantage of that lady's offer and visit her. It is a good thing to keep in with such people.… I expect they are not as happy as the old man we met yesterday. He was only making 2S 6D or 60 cents per day if he was able to work and if he could not work he got nothing. But he had something this world could not give or take away. He had Christ as his Saviour and he would never let him want. Many a time he did not have much to eat but the Lord always sent him plenty. He said he had a lot to be thankful for. Would not exchange places with the King. I thought it took great grace and great faith to be happy in a condition like he was in.

    Pa has got your little picture in his locket, one you had taken with your cap on when you were about 8 years old. I heard him tell someone that was the brightest boy in the world.…

    Your loving Mother

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