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Theobald "Toby" Barrett Diary, 1913

Toby Barrett 1913 Diary 9.pdf

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the vacantest kind of a look on his face. If any body jarred against him he would fall over in his chair till they set him up straight. They said all the figures were good except poor Captain Robinson who with Sidney McQueen acted as Babes in the Wood. He couldn't keep a straight face, but Sidney kept the same sweet smile all through. They each had an enormous doughnut and when wound up would feed each other. It certainly did look great for two of the biggest men in town. Lila impersonated Little Jack Horner and except when she was exhibited & wound up evidently forgot she was waxwork, for she laughed and moved around all she pleased and likley was more amusing than if she had been quiet. I, the deceased Mr. Jarley nearly hit a hole in my cheek to keep from laughing and then didn't succeed very well. I was in aginy for awhile when my mnose began to tickle and I couldm't scratch it. The girls were all very pretty and I thin every body got theor money's worth. They had a dance after the performance and Mrs. Moon gave me another lesson. I believe I could learn if I would eep at it but not likley I will get another chance now till next summer.

Rained a little this mornin g, darjk & very soft all day. Raining hard to-night when Dick & I got home at half past twelve, and had been raining all evening, so Aunty said.

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