[Journal], 1915-1916
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534 else she wanted. She said that she hardly knew, because she had not done much for us. [Only eight or ten days of solid work perhaps!] He asked about cloth for anoraks. Oh, yes, she would like some, to make one for herself and one for Merker. I promised to send it from Upen- mirsk or by the new ship. [It takes 2 1/2 yds. of gingham for the adults' size.] This gave her an idea and she said that she would like a shirt for her husband, Pudhlak. I asked whether one that I was wearing would answer the pur- pose. Oh yes that would be fine. Thus the matter was settled and she would not ask for more, being well satisfied. Then I gave her a cake of the scented toilet soap, which pleased her greatly. I was glad to note her thoughtful-