9th April 1928, Wellington, Colorado. U.S.A. My dearest Mother, I have to thank you very much for two letters and some books which I have received lately. I am sorry to have caused you so much worry mother, but it just seems as if I cannot get at my letter writing. I'll have more time in the summer when the days are longer. It is now seven-thirty in the evening, and I've just got thru. As it happens, Walt is reading so that gives me a few spare minutes for writing. I washed today and it seems as tho everything needs doing on a wash day, washing is just a chore. When I got thru work I went to town and had my hair cut. I've been wearing it marcelled for the last month, but Walt thinks I look better with it straight. Well, now to answer your letters, first, I must thank you ever so much for the pictures. I think you look swell mother and a little fleshier than you used to be. It does me good to see your picture. The house sure looks nice too, and what a lot of flowers you must have in the summer time. Oh yes! I noticed you were wearing the apron I sent you. How is Aunt Eliza now? I hope she is better. I bet you miss Ted, don't you. What is he doing now? and has he got a girl? You know Doris has'nt written to me for a coon's age, not even answering some of my letters, I don't understand her. I'm sorry about that Miss McKay, but why do they keep on taking such risks. I wish they'd quit, it worries me. I thought Doris? Husband's name was Carrington. How do you address her letters mother? Yes sir, your hens have got mine beat by a mile. They were laying up to twelve eggs a day but now I'm only getting five and six. Eggs are cheap anyway. I have nine little chickens about a week old and three hens setting. I want to set another soon. Walt tries to teach me how to waltz but lordy, ain't I clumsy - and stiff. I wish I could dance tho. Thank Edith for the flower seeds ma, I hope I can raise some. As soon as ever I get time I must plant my garden. I got my seeds a week ago. You know mother you should have had a letter from me. Things seem to get mixed up these days. I got two books from you last week but there were two missing again. Eliza reads them now so they sure go the rounds. I like "Because I loved him" "Hindle Wakes" and "She'll never marry now" best. The kids seem to have a better time than I used to but I'm glad of it, they need it. Fancy you buying a gramaphone. Did you get any records with it or did you have to buy them separate. You'll get lots of enjoyment out of it, mother. We bought ten more rolls for the piano. I am glad Margy has got a job near home. Pretty good pay too, is'nt it? It does not amount to much here tho. Gosh! Walt N. and Lucy C, have quite a long time to wait, have'nt they? I do not believe in long engagements myself. I'm sorry Brown's are leaving but am glad you don';t have to go to Clee just the same. Still it would have been nice if they had been there before. I intended writing you last night but Dorothy and Carl and Jim camde down for the evening. Mary has'nt been feeling well for the last few days. I think she caught a cold and she is feverish most of the time. She just grows like a weed and has the reddest cheeks. We bought her a new coat with a fur collar a short time ago, and my, oh my, does'nt she feel proud. Edward is as full of old Harry as ever. He seems to be doing pretty good at school. The last time he brought his report card home he had A (100) for reading and arithmetic and had improved in everything else. About two weeks ago Rose and I went to the "Co-workers" meeting, its for the farm women. They had a painting exhibition and served orange sherbert, wafers and coffee afterwards. This next Wednesday is Ladies Aid day. We are to have a covered luncheon and elect officers. I figure on going if Mary is better. On Saturday afternoon we went to the automobile show at Fort Collins. We were in Collins on Thursday too. I bought a new dress and hat for myself. The dress is made of a lovely blue silk crepe, and is smocked with different colours at the waistband has some embroidery on the front of the bodice. I bought a hundred pound sack each of sugar and flour. By the way what do you pay a pound for sugar? Mrs Deines gave birth to a baby girl two weeks ago yesterday, It's the cutest little thing. Mrs D was very ill with pneumonia afterwards but is improving right along now. Well mother dear, don't worry your sweet head any more, I'll write when ever I can. Hope you are all well. Lots of love to all of you from us four Your Loving daughter XXXXXXXXXX Dolly