and till about his two little girls Alice (oldest) and Mary. who wanted to {?} when he was leaving. if she was coming to see "Lillte India" she says "My pa is a good man, ain't you pa? my pa is not a bad pa."She who is his grandma's girl and who comes in to play with Mary but who quarrel frequently.

Mon 18th. Gio estimated going home tonight on 5:30 train but a very heavy thunderstorm prevented him. Maria came down on that train and waited at Bisnte station till after rain then walked home in the mud. She has our summer dresses of ecre's nun's vailing Gil left his parcels at station. Maggie and Miss Sarah Barnall called this evening.

Tues 19th. More heavy showers today. Maria and Geo go over to Mandy's and get caught in rain. Geo shifting in foreman went to Bray's for dinner. Maria drove George to station. Parting salute from him was "No harm to kiss your brother". The other girls did. Wonder if he means he will be our brother or not!

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