I liked your birthday note _very_ much; and my children say I should
draw you two pictures in return.
We have a large blue macaw--Quentin calls him a polly-parrot--who lives
in the greenhouse, and is very friendly, but makes queer noises. He eats
bread, potatoes, and coffee grains.
The children have a very cunning pony. He is a little pet, like a dog,
but he plays tricks on them when they ride him.
He bucked Ethel over his head the other day.
Your father will tell you that these are pictures of the UNPOLISHED
STONE PERIOD.
Give my love to your mother.
Your father's friend,