Uncle James sent me a pocket rifle . It is a beautiful little instrument of killing , shaped like this -LSB- Here Tommy displayed a remarkable sketch of what looked like an intricate pump , or the inside of a small steam-engine -RSB- 44 are the sights ; 6 is a false stock that fits in at A ; 3 is the trigger , and 2 is the cock . It loads at the breech , and fires with great force and straightness . I am going out shooting squirrels soon . I shot several fine birds for the museum . They had speckled breasts , and Dan liked them very much . He stuffed them tip-top , and they sit on the tree quite natural , only one looks a little tipsy . We had a Frenchman working here the other day , and Asia called his name so funnily that I will tell you about it . His name was Germain : first she called him Jerry , but we laughed at her , and she changed it to Jeremiah ; but ridicule was the result , so it became Mr. Germany ; but ridicule having been again resumed , it became Garrymon , which it has remained ever since . I do not write often , I am so busy ; but I think of you often , and sympathize with you , and sincerely hope you get on as well as can be expected without me . Your affectionate grandson , `` THOMAS BUCKMINSTER BANGS . `` P.S. ? If you come across any postage-stamps , remember me . `` N.B. Love to all , and a great deal to Aunt Almira . Does she make any nice plum-cakes now ? `` P.S. ? Mrs. Bhaer sends her respects . `` P.S. ? And so would Mr. B , if he knew I was in act to write . `` N.B. Father is going to give me a watch on my birthday .
I am glad as at present I have no means of telling time , and XXXXX often late at school .
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