25 Wedenesday Cretia was over a little while she wanted me to come over but it rained and then I did not go Mr Sweet & Mr Stephenson was to St Thomas 26 Thursday John took Mr Stephenson up to Kingsmill to meet the train then after dinner he & his Pa went to town John & Mr Stephenson & Mr Sweet {were?} all over here this morning

Friday {line drawn across page under "Friday"} When but a child I used to go to bed at eight each night. the nurs girl used to frighten me when she put out the light she'd talk of ghosts and hoblins in a very awful way she would then put out the candle and to me she used to say where was nurses when the light {was?} out she sas what was he about {mro?} my little man tell me if you can