Emily Dickinson - Letter 398 (autumn 1873) Edward (Ned) Dickinson lyrics

Ned - Bird - It was good to hear you. Not a voice in the Woods is so dear as your's. Papa is living with me. He is a gentle Pa**enger. It will be an excellent Day when you and Mattie come. The Robins have all gone but a few infirm ones and the Cricket and I keep House for the Frost. He is very tidy. You must excuse "the Lake." I dont think he meant to be "rough." You and I should get tired of bowing all Day, in a Silver Pen. I am pleased with your "Store." If you sell your Goods at Isaiah's price, I will take them all. Hope Mama is refreshed and refreshing Aunt Mattie. Did you know Mama was a precious Inn, where the Fair stopped? I have borrowed a little Honey for Aunt Mattie's Cold of a religious Bee, who can be relied on. Sometime, when you are intimate, you can let her know. I am saving a Miller for Mattie. It laid six eggs on the Window Sill and I thought it was getting tired, so I k**ed it for her. Good Night, Little Brother. I would love to stay. Vinnie and Grandma and Grandpa and Maggie give their love. p**y, her striped Respects. Ned's most little Aunt. Emily.