Fremont, Nebraska.
We had a picnic in papa's grove some time ago, and had a nice time. It is seven and a half miles from here. I have just begun taking music lessons, and I think music is very hard. My auntie takes Young People for me, and I think it is just splendid. I have no pets but a little sister named Pansy.
Mira K. A.
Poor darling! so you find music hard. Never mind, it will be easier after a while, and you will have a great deal of pleasure in playing for papa when he comes home tired at night. Your exchange will appear with the others on the cover.
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