walk up to concession & I told him part of my fortune came back & sitting in parlor. Had a sing then talked till 11. he went

Mon 8th.. 1889. Got through washing early. I went to Station to meet Ida. She came. I rather sick all P.M.

Tues 9th.. April. I finished ironing Alf hear for dinner. Two Marias went over to Mrs Williams. Ida & I raking yard, I went down to bible class. called in for Bertha & just coming away when Dave called for her so we came on & waited at corner & all went together. Had a pretty good lesson. Dave came home with M.L & I. He came in & saw Ida. Then when he went I got him some pie & we talked out in kitchen until after 12. Had a great talk & laugh he seemed like he used to be. so lively & o{division sign}

Wed 10th.. I raking yard. Ida & I went over to Mrs Brodericks for lime saw Dave drawing brush with sleigh. Arthur came home with us & went on to P.O. It lovely & moonlight. We got on Mr Wilsons swing & had a swing. any thing for mischief. Ida got letter with her proofs for Photo in. We played game till 11.

Thur 11th.. I cleaning Tom bed room when Emily Triller came for dinner Then I cleaned pantry & kitchen P.M. Ella McCay called & it 6 when got through ate tea in sitting room. Listened to Emily talk till 10.

Frid 12th.. April. Churning. Emily & M.L. went collecting. I finished cleaning yard P.M. M.W. painting walls in kitchen. To bed 9. I so tired.

Sat 13th.. I painted floor in kitchen.

Sun 14th.. Walked down to S.S. with Ada R. met Bertha she looked rather sad so I asked her what was the matter she told me her father had been talking to her, about she must go play in the B church & she didn't want to. Quite a lot out to church. Bertha walked up with me & Frank & Mr McGillvray behind then came in for tea us having a good sing when Dave came hear for tea. Then Dave making us all laugh we all went to B. church.

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