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174 the real from the imitation. Therefore, my dear girl, be satisfied with the friends you have.

Start out determined to have a good time. Put in your travelling bag a great lump of hope; make as little as possible of the troubles and as much as possible of the pleasures, and when you are talking it all over you will say: "I never had such a good time in my life." And maybe somebody who is a bit like me will whisper to you: "It was because you started out with that intention. My girl, one makes or mars most of the pleasures of life oneself. If you are only determined to see nothing but the silver lining it will always appear." God bless every one of you and make you have a happy time wherever you may be.