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T read a part of your letter to Mrs. Warfield, who called this
morning. I heard her sigh once or twice, and fancied that she
did not look happy when I finished reading. I hope Clara is
a studious girl, and not so wild and thoughtless as when at
home. When children go away from their parents, their hearts
go out after them with more than usual tenderness, and if they
hear only what is good about them, it makes them feel very
happy, but if any bad reports comes, it hurts and distresses them
sorely. For this, if for no other reason, boys and girls, when
they go away to school, should be very careful not to do or say
anything that, if known, would give pain to loving hearts
at home.

You need not be afraid of getting the ill-will of Katy Wing
and Lou Elder, so long as you feel kindly toward them. They

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