Brock to church at night. Dull and bright by times.

Done chores. At back bush in afternoon cutting logs. Very foggy and damp raw east wind. Da and Ma 39 yrs. married.

Done chores and at back bush in afternoon in afternoon. Mother drove me down town. Very heavy rain about four o’clock and raining all evening.

Done chores. Brock down to court all day. Da cleaned pens. I came come with Brock. Colder but bright.

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