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I would say nothing, if I were you. There is eternal virtue in silence.
I must express my pleasure with the closing chapters of “Elsie.” They are nobly and beautifully done, and quite come up to what I wanted to complete my idea of her character. I am quite satisfied with it now. It is an artistic creation, original and beautiful.
Believe me to be your true friend, H. B. Stowe.