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A note in her mailbox at the hotel
Miss Emily O'Farrell
Emily,
Your brother picked up the Cincinnati paper this morning and read the comments about him. I was hoping he would not see it, but by the time I saw him in the lobby, it was obviously too late.
I would not say he was angry. As you well know, he is not the type to lose his temper over something a scribbling scribe puts into the papers in an attempt to get some attention. He did have a set to his jaw, however, that let me know he is determined to show the whole National League that he knows what to do with a bat in his hands. If Dubuc is smart, he won't give Pat a good pitch to hit this afternoon.
I hope to see you before we leave for Boston on the train this evening. I have truly enjoyed the company of you and your family these past few days. And, thank you so much for your kind words about my pitching. Allow me to say that among the compliments I have received, yours have been the most flattering.
I am, sincerely,
Joe Wood
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