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Conger Reynolds correspondence, June 1918

1918-06-22 Conger Reynolds to Daphne Reynolds Page 2

The best I could do was stroll in the garden looking at the roses.  It is full of them now. There must be at least half a dozen different kinds, each with its individual beauties of form and color and scent.  I wanted so much to show them to you and to have you join me in sniffing at them.  And the east wall is a mass of scarlet splotches where the currants have turned ripe.  What art there is in a French garden that even currants should be trained up where their color will contribute to the beauty of the place!  The peas that I planted a few weeks ago are big and luxuriant.  They are in bloom now and promising to lessen our mess bills.  So too with the beans and head lettuce and potatoes and I know nor what all else.  It is a practical as well as decorative garden.  I think when we get wealthy we ought to buy this place to come to when we want to have a very quiet, comfortable, lazy vacation. What say?
In describing my new abode I overlooked one feature that would appeal to you.  It is a grey wolf skin that lies beside my bed.  I thought of the oversight last night when the fur tickled my bare toes as I was about to hop into the regal alcove.  Also, I neglected to say that the soft pad on top of the bed is in blue silk instead of the usual crimson.  I think I like the change.
Delancy came back tonight from Paris and told us what a good time he had had seeing the shows and restuarants.  Lawdy, I might just as well never have been there for all

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The best I could do was stroll in the garden looking at the roses. It is full of them now. There must be at least half a dozen different kinds, each with its individual beauties of form and color and scent. I wanted so much to show them to you and to have you join me in sniffing at them. And the east wall is a mass of scarlet splotches where the currants have turned ripe. What art there is in a French garden that even currants should be trained up where their color will contribute to the beauty of the place! The peas that I planted a few weeks ago are big and luxuriant. They are in bloom now and promising to lessen our mess bills. So too with the beans and head lettuce and potatoes and I know nor what all else. It is a practical as well as decorative garden. I think when we get wealthy we ought to buy this place to come to when we want to have a very quiet, comfortable, lazy vacation. What say? In describing my new abode I overlooked one feature that would appeal to you. It is a grey wolf skin that lies beside my bed. I thought of the oversight last night when the fur tickled my bare toes as I was about to hop into the regal alcove. Also, I neglected to say that the soft pad on top of the bed is in blue silk instead of the usual crimson. I think I like the change. Delancy came back tonight from Paris and told us what a good time he had had seeing the shows and restuarants. Lawdy, I might just as well never have been there for all