Burdensome task of housekeeping and that work is done more out of duty than pleasure "as the members of the family drop off"; notes how changes have occurred over the last five years; trip to see Betty - reports on Betty's health, happiness, husband, and their fine living standards; message to Balsora via Margaret Barnes; invitation for MWTB and Peggy to spend the winter and see how Judy H. Tomlin Coalter's health has improved; events upon home coming.