Tues Feb 13. Fine and very mild, quite muddy. Louis Mr Murtry and Susie Gallnough here for tea.

Wed Feb 14. A little blustry, and very cold Valentine Social, we all went also. Auntie and Lizzie.

Thirs Feb 15. Fine but very cold, we were at home all day.

Fri Feb 16. Fine day, a little milder, Aunt Mattie at Father for tea. Uncle at Netwon Brook in the evening.

Sat Feb 17. Fine and very mild, bright & sunny, Uncle in Toronto, Aunt Mattie at Thornhill Collecting, I was at Mr Jeasdales, slating in the afternoon and evening.

Sun Feb 18. Fine and very mild bright and sunny. Then came a little wet snow in the evening, and afternoon. Uncle, Aunt Mattie and I at Hy. {place?} to tea. The girls came here and had tea, with Aunt Mattie.

Mon Feb 19. Fine and very mild, The road very muddy.

Tues Feb 20. Fine bright day, but very mild, Aunt Mattie and I in Toronto.

Wed Feb 21. Fine and mild, roads frightfully muddy. Uncel and Aunt Mattie at Mrs Littles' Party. I went to Prayer Meeting.

Thurs Feb 22. Fine and colder, roads {?} dry. We all had tea at Willis it being their Seventh Anniversary. We brought Charlie home with us.

Fri Feb 23. Fine and mild again. Uncle and Aunt Mattie also Father and Mother at Mary Watsons' for tea, they took Charlie with them.

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