Jo doos beat all for goin ahead , but she do n't stop to cal ` k ` late fust , and you never know where she 's like to bring up . She done out a tub of clothes on Monday , but she starched 'em afore they was wrenched , and blued a pink calico dress till I thought I should a died a laughin . Beth is the best of little creeters , and a sight of help to me , bein so forehanded and dependable . She tries to learn everything , and really goes to market beyond her years , likewise keeps accounts , with my help , quite wonderful . We have got on very economical so fur . I do n't let the girls hev coffee only once a week , accordin to your wish , and keep em on plain wholesome vittles . Amy does well without frettin , wearin her best clothes and eatin sweet stuff . Mr. Laurie is as full of didoes as usual , and turns the house upside down frequent , but he heartens the girls , so I let em hev full swing . The old gentleman sends heaps of things , and is rather wearin , but means wal , and it aint my place to say nothin . My bread is riz , so no more at this time . I send my duty to Mr. March , and hope he 's seen the last of his Pewmonia . Yours respectful , Hannah Mullet Head Nurse of Ward No. 2 , All serene on the Rappahannock , troops in fine condition , commisary department well conducted , the Home Guard under Colonel Teddy always on duty , Commander in Chief General Laurence reviews the army daily , Quartermaster Mullet keeps order in camp , and Major Lion does picket duty at night . A salute of twenty-four guns was fired on receipt of good news from Washington , and a dress parade took place at headquarters . Commander in chief sends best wishes , in which he is heartily joined by ... COLONEL TEDDY Dear Madam : The little girls are all well . Beth and my boy report daily . Hannah is a model servant , and guards pretty Meg like a dragon . Glad the fine weather holds . Pray make Brooke useful , and draw on me for funds if expenses exceed your estimate . Do n't let your husband want anything . Thank God he is mending .
Your sincere friend and servant , JAMES LAURENCE CHAPTER SEVENTEEN LITTLE FAITHFUL For a XXXXX the amount of virtue in the old house would have supplied the neighborhood .
Amy Brooke accordin daily doos eatin fust laughin night week