Your loving,
Mother.
Home, July 26th.
My Dear Little Nephew: Your mother was so glad to see something belonging to you that she actually kissed the bundle of your soiled clothes. Oh, dear child! I wonder if you ever will repay that mother for her adoring love of you. All she asks in return is, that you will always be a fervent Catholic all the days of your life. Don't disappoint her.
Several of the boys were here asking for you, but we did not explain why you were away, as they would not understand about First Holy Communion. Elmer came and was so glad to hear of you being in the Convent.
Amy and I will be down to see you in a day or two. I will then tell all the news, so this letter will have to be short.
Your loving Aunt,
Lucy Allen.