January SATURDAY 28 1893

Fred and I went to the woods this forenoon as usual Had business in Dover afternoon so I went out there takeing ma with me. Fred has been geting up wood this afternoon in my absence. The weather is moderating greatly and we seem likely now to have a thaw very soon. Heard to day of the death of my Cousin Alice Olds unckle Henry's daughter. She has been sick for some time.

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January SUNDAY 29 1893

A January has come at last and last night and to day it has been quite warm with rain the snow has settled down very fast. Did not go as we intended, to the funeral of my cousin Alice Olds. The roads were icy and did not have a horse shod as it did not seem possible to go far, under the circumstances. Have been trying to profit as far as possible with the opportunity for reading &c.

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