Ther. Tues. Mar. 8, 1898 Wea.

Another beautiful day George and S.A went to {Monks?} Road yesterday. But S.A did not come back with George. The boys are away to school. Vina is to go home this morning on the train, I am busy washing and ironing ribbons to trim a dress cap for mother.

Ther. Wednesday 9 Wea.

This has been another fine warm day. I baked bread today and buns, and was making the {shape?} for the cap, I did not get much sewing done today. Mother is doing some patch work, piecing stars. S.A, came home today and brough Annie G with her.

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