First I must beg your pardon for not having thanked you for that lovely postcard you painted for me. But I wanted to run out and buy you a little present to pop in the letter and I have not been able to yet, for I have been ill, too. But I won't forget. The very first time I go out I will drive to a shop that sells presents.

How very nicely you painted that bee-hive. I have always wanted to live in a bee hive, so long as the bees were not there. With a little window and a chimney it would make a dear little house. I once read a story about a little girl who lived in one with her Grandma, and her Grandma's name was old Mrs. Gooseberry. What a funny name!

Mr. Murry thinks you write very well. He liked the “R” best. He said it looked as if it was going for a walk. page 211 Which letter do you like making best? “Q” is nice because of its curly tail.

I have pinned the postcard on the wall so that everybody can see it. I hope you are nearly well again.