Wednesday, 1910-04-06. From Elizabeth Stuit to Ena Stuit.

Woldendorp, April 6, 1910.

Beloved sister,

I must write again now. You have probably been looking for a letter. We have almost finished the raisin bread. It was delicious, But Father couldn’t even eat a crumb of it, he was afraid to try it. Today he is not very well again. He brought up terribly last night; he’s been lying very quietly in bed all day. All he’s had today is a little buttermilk. Yesterday we had a letter from Hinderik and Stientje; they’re coming on Sunday together.

How is Mrs. Kolstein, is she better and what’s the little one’s name? Please thank them warmly for the raisin bread.

Since Father is getting weaker dear sister and the doctor gives us no hope for recovery, I would ask that, if it is possible, you come soon. It may take some time yet, but it can also happen very unexpectedly. Even if you could come only for a day or two, when Mrs. Kolstein is better, or as long as the midwife is still there. Dear sister, I must finish.

If you come, please write, and if you can’t come, please write too. Greetings from all of us, your loving sister,

Elizabeth Stuit.