here if we move out but we cannot stand it here for long as we do not get any sunshine

Dec 15th. put in day same hunting houses only had two prospects one opposite white park. it is very nice but cannot get in till Jan 1st other on Chestnut street $45 per month can get in next Friday.

Dec 16th Sunday. had breakfast at home. for the first time also a lunch at noon. went out after dinner to hunt Mrs Benners niece who was supposed to live at 308 Lime St. but we could not find that no at all. had supper at the Cafeteria cost us $1.86. after which Lillie went to church. We mailed letters today to John also to Lillies folks weather was grand again.

Dec 17th. was out looking at some more apartments. only saw one that was up to much. and it was upstairs and was $50 per month. not one in ten will let children in. Had a couple meals at home. Oh how I hate going to the Cafeteria. The weather was fine & warm again. it surely is a grand climate for winter.

Dec 18th. Had breakfast at home and done nothing but sat around for a change have

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