I have now been in Lynn nearly two years, have made some acquaintances, and feel very much at home, work in the shop with Marie, and enjoy myself very well.

     Friday Marie came to spend the night. We went down Market Street in the eve to find something for dress, but could find nothing to please our fancy.

     Sunday very snowy -- at home all day.

Jan 25  Sunday  I have been to meeting - heard Johnson. Ruth came in after lecture -- spent the day.

     Thursday evening went to Old Folks Concert -- had a grand time.

     Friday evening called on Mrs. Prescot, then went to George W's, spent the evening, Marie went with me.

Feb 1 Sunday   At home all day and evening.  Lizzie went to temperance lecturein the evening with Mrs. Mower.  Mr. Smith addressed them, they liked him very much.  The house was very much crowded, some had to leave, could not get seats, I had company at home and could not go.

Feb 8 Sunday    Went to church in the morning. Mr. Johnson lectured.  The afternoon and evening very rainy indeed, no one came in.

     Wednesday in Mrs. Mower's the evening to party.

     Thursday had callers at home.

     Saturday night Marie came to spend the night, Ada and Marie, in the eve.  The weather is warm, and walking very bad.

Feb 15  Sunday at home all day.  Marie came to spend the night with me and the walking is too bad today to go to church, it is very warm weather, for this season of the year.  Lucia and Miss Baily called in the afternoon.

     Friday night went to Theatre in snow storm.

     Saturday very warm and pleasant.  Spent evening at Mrs. Davis.

Feb 22  Sunday  I have been to church, had a discourse from Mr. Wiginson.  Afternoon George and Ruth came up - stayed awhile.

     The weather is very mild and warm - the walking very bad - snow nearly all gone, evening went to meeting at the Christian.

     Friday went to Vanderhoff's Lecture, Saturday a cold day.

     Wednesday Mrs. M.... came to spend the afternoon. I wrote while they had fitting then had company.

March 1  Sunday  I have been to meeting at the hall, Marie Swett, went with me.  The afternoon we went down town, to Mr. Smith's meeting.  The evening very snowy.  Lizzie went to meeting at the Christian, and George went to the temperance meeting.  I at home, all alone, wrote a letter to Sophronia.

     Monday at home all day, very story.

     Wednesday had a letter from Sis Baker. Had company in the evening.

     Thursday evening down to Ann Augustus' - had very pleasant visit.

     Saturday, Harrison paid by.

March 8  Sunday went to meeting forenoon, had Mr. Shackford. Went down to Bert's afternoon.  The weather is pleasant but very cold. The evening went down commons to hear George Mudge lecture, on temperance.

     Tuesday had company, Mrs. Mower and family and Mr Marston and family.

     Wednesday Lucia came up stayed all night.

     Thursday we all went to Harrisons'.  I was there to dinner

     Friday.  Left the shop afternoon to prepare to leave for home, in Mrs. Mower's a part of the time.   Called on Mary Merrill, and Beach St. folks.  Joseph and Ruth came up in the evening.

     Saturday left Lynn in company with Barbury, our friend.  All went to see us start, and then we had to leave them. Arrived at Bakers' about seven, all well as usual.

Mar 15  I find myself at Sis Baker's this morning and it seems good to be here.  The babe is smart and looks prettier than I expected. Philip and Lizzie came down in the afternoon and I went home with them, found Mother lame indeed, and both glad and surprised to see me. Am very glad I came, think they need my help.  Chandler and wife in the evening.

     Monday Marshall, Ardra called afternoon.

     Tuesday Uncle Henry and wife were here, spent the day.

     Wednesday I called on Flaville afternoon. Spent the evening to Frosts'.

     Thursday and Friday stormy.

     Saturday pleasant.  I have made a collar and shirt, this week, trimmed them with tape trimming.  Mother is about the same, think she is better if anything.  It is snowing again this evening, there is plenty of snow in spots, but the sleighing is bad, have not had a ride since I came home

March 22  I am at home with Mother.  Father has gone to meeting. Mary is sick and I work in - to good advantage.  The weather is very mild, and the snow is going very fast.  Flaville here in the afternoon, stayed all night.

     Tuesday, Mother went down to Bakers' to see the Doctor.

     Thursday, I went down, stayed until Sunday, then came home in sleigh on bare ground.  Have not done much this week except go to and from Bakers', and help take care of the babe. The weather is warm, and the travelling very bad, snow going fast.

March 29  Came home from Sophrone's, folks all well as usual. I think Mother is some better.  She don't seem quite as lame as she did when I came home.  I wrote a letter to Lizzie in the evening.

     Monday a lovely day.

     Tuesday had company.  Aunt Nancy and Sophrone and a few of the nearer neighbors.  We had a grand time.

     Wednesday, I went down to Philip's.  Called on all the folks that way - found them all well.  Came home Friday on the crust.

     Saturday finished Mother's dress, then went down to Flaville's - stayed all night.  The past week has been rather cold; but it is growing warm again.  The walking is very bad and I am lonesome enough.  Should like very much to be in Lynn today, where I could see my old friends.

Apr 5  This seems a long and lonesome day.  I have not been to meeting since I came home.  This morning was very beautiful, the afternoon rainy.

     Monday a very rainy day and evening made a great freshet.  Bridges all gone.

     Tuesday morning fair weather again.  I am not doing much this week - have made two quilts and made over some old skirts.

     Wednesday called on Mrs. Fogg.  Rec letter.

     Friday it rained again all day.

     Saturday very pleasant.  Went down to Flaville's.  Found her sitting on the floor before the fire. She said she was about sick.  I stayed a short time then came home. Helped Mary bake.  Mother lame.  Angus worked awhile in the evening. Gave Mother a bath. then went to bed to think of Lynn and the folks I left behind me.

Apr 12  A very lovely morning.  Snow about all gone.  I arose early, gave mother a bath, helped her dress and took Emma in my arms, and we all walked out to take the morning air.  In the afternoon went down - stayed with Villa.

     Tuesday it commenced raining and a long tedious storm we are having of it.  I am lonely and all discouraged at times.

     Thursday and Friday it snowed.

     Saturday very pleasant and warm.  Snow all gone again.  Had a letter from Lizzie this week.

Apr 19  Another Sunday and here I be as usual, at home in the morning.  Villa came up in the afternoon, stayed all night. I hardly know what I should do without her.  Should feel homesick enough.

     Tuesday went down and stayed with Villa and had a very pleasant time.  The weather is very cold and windy.

     Friday when to Skowhegan.  Bakers' family up - spent the day.

     Saturday helped Villa make carpet.  This week has been cold and windy.  Have had no pleasant weather of late.

Apr 26  Another cold Sunday and I find myself at home all day. The time seems long and sometimes I think I should like to be in Lynn. then I would hear a lecture every Sunday.  But then I could not be with Mother, and will try to think it is all right.

     Monday it snowed.  At night the boys came over with their sled, and I must have a ride, so went and got on the sled and they dragged me over to stay with their mother.  In the morning had another ride home.

     Wednesday in to Ardra's with Villa on visit.

     Thursday took up the carpet and made it over.

     Saturday a very rainy day.  I am some sick but not much.  May day had a present of bouquet of flowers.

May 8  Sunday a lovely day as warm a summer.  We are all at home today for it is very muddy.  In the afternoon went down to Aunt Nabby's, then to Chandlers.  Saw Judie at Villa's, when came home.

     Tuesday Mother very sick.

     Friday called the Doctor in.  He have her some medicine - thought he could help her some.  It has rained all week, 'till Friday, then cleared up quite pleasant.

     Saturday very fine day.  I have not had much time to feel lonesome this week.  Mother has needed all my care, and I have thought of nothing else.  We think she is a little better today, but she is very low, indeed - and

     I am very discouraged at times.  I feel very glad that I can be here to take the care of her.

May 10    It is a very warm day and we are all very glad to see warm weather.  Mother seems a little better today. Sis Baker up - stayed all day.  Philip and Lizzie came up at night, and Hiram and Villa called.

     Monday and Tuesday Mother seems to hold it better.

     Thursday, the Doctor called again, says she is doing very well.

     Friday, Aunt Hannah Folsom here - spent the afternoon.  Aunt Abby and Villa came in after tea.  We had a jolly time.  Last night Aunt Rufus and Ellen called.

     Saturday, Lizzie and Mary Mc came to spend the afternoon.  After Mother went to bed at night went down to Villa's & stayed all night.  The first time I have left her since she has been sick - she is much better now.

     I have had three letters from Lynn this week.

May 17  At home all day.  Sis baker here forenoon. Mother much better.  Monday Villa and I made some calls to McDaniels' and Judkins'.

     Tuesday had callers - the Miss and Mrs. Robinson, and Mrs. Layward.

     Wednesday, we made Mary's carpet and put it down.

     Thursday sit rained all day.

     Friday very very pleasant.  I went down to Villa's - we went after earth for plants.  After tea Mrs. Frost and Mrs. Robinson called.

     Saturday very warm day.  I went down to Aunt Nabby's .  At night found Villa sick.  As usual, she wanted me to stay all night but I could not so went home, helped Mother to undress, then went off to bed.  The week has passed rather pleasantly. Mother has been much better, and I have enjoyed myself as well as I ought to expect, in this our day.

May 24  This is a delightful day, very warm and pleasant. The birds sing beautifully in the trees, and one could hardly help enjoying themselves today.  Willis and Mary are gone to the Bakers, and I am with Father and Mother.  Villa came in afternoon and after tea we went down to the graveyard.  In the evening wrote to Marie.

     Monday went down to Aunt Nabby's.  Villa went to Cooks'.

     Tuesday worked upstairs.

     Wednesday went down to Philip's.  Helped weave carpet.  Came home Friday.  Saturday Sarah and Cora here. Laura came up to stay all night.  Mother is some better so that I can leave her a day or two at a time.  I am in hopes she will continue to gain, now the weather is getting warm, but can't tell how it will turn with her.  I try to have all the courage I can.   The rest of the family are all well.  and if I could be in Lynn Sundays, and go to meeting, think I could be very happy here the rest of the time - but it seems so lonesome to be at home all day Sunday.  I can hardly be contented but I know it is all right, it is my duty to take the care of Mother as there is no one else to do it, and I am thankful that I can be with her now when she needs me so much.  Still I would like to see my old friends and like to think of them and days gone by.

May 31  The morning very lovely.  I have been at home the most of the day.  Have had quite a number of callers.  At night went down to Aunt Nabby's.  Called on Mrs. Mitchel.  The weather is very fine and cool.

     Monday and Tuesday at home.

     Wednesday went down to Bakers'.

     Thursday to Joseph's and Friday to Philip's. I haven't Josephine a dress and am trying to make it.  I find a plenty of work to do as I go around from one to the other.  Mother's health is better now, so I can leave her for a few days at at time.

Jun 7  I find myself at home as usual.  Have been writing to Lizzie.  Josephine is to spend a few days with us.

     Tuesday I went to Skowhegan and to Bloomfield. Found all the folks well.  Wednesday Lizzie here.  Spent the afternoon.  I went home with them at night.  Came home next morning. Worked on Mary's dress.

     Friday Josephine went home.  I nearly made her dress.  Her finger is very bad yet.  Cannot work much with it.

Jun 14  Sunday very cold and windy weather for this season of the year.  Went down to Bakers' in the morning for for a ride - did not make much stop.  At night went down to Villa's.  She had just got home.

     Tuesday went to Skowhegan again.  Bought a bonnet.

     Wednesday covered lounge and chairs.

     Thursday made bonnet.

     Friday went down to Villa's.  Stayed all night.  It has been rainy the most of this week.

     Saturday cleared - af. warm and pleasant. Mother's quite smart.  Much better than she has been since I came home.  I have some courage now.  Think she may be well as usual. If she could only be well again, I would try and be contented.  And I will try to be as it is for to know it is wrong to complain when there are so many much worse off than myself.  I am looking forward now to the time when Lizzie and Jenny will be here.  I hope to take real comfort with them.  But I may be disappointed.  It would seem as things often prove the anticipation more than the reality.  It is now bed time.

Jun 21  Sunday a very lovely day.  Willis and Mary are gone to meeting.  I thought I would stay at home and write to Marie Swett. But I feel very lonesome and the day seems long.  Called on Mrs. Fogg at night.

     Tuesday we are looking but she don't seem to come.

     Wednesday I called on Judie and to Chandlers.

     Thursday went down to Bakers'.  Stayed two days - walked home Friday night.  Saturday, I went down to Philip's in the morning.  In the afternoon went to see Ruth and family, found them very will.  Philip brought me home at night.  So I have spent another week and we get along the same as ever.  Looking forward to the good time coming, when I can enjoy myself better than at present; but whether that time will come I know not.  Mother seems better. Has been down to Saphrone's two days this week.

Jun 28  This has been a fine day.  I have been to meeting for the first time since I left Lynn.  Went to funeral in the forenoon, to the new meeting house in afternoon.  Sent to Sarah's at noon.

     Monday and Tuesday at home.