Oct 17 Sunday clear & cool was down to Hicks for dinner & supper left Alan there for the night.

Oct 18 Monday raining had some job getting Charlotte to school.

Oct 19. A little cooler still hunting a house keeper men ploughing

Oct 20. Wed. raining again nearly all day. alone again all day some lonesome life.

Oct 21. Have a new house keeper come today. this is some life.

Oct 22. am afraid my Housekeeper does not like the country.

Oct 23 Sat. Madge came out tonight sat up late. listening to the Radio refuses every thing I offer on a account of a Religious point.

Oct 24th Sunday raining all day.

Oct 25th Housekeeper left Madge is here yet.

Oct 26th all alone again tonight weather cold some snow this morning.

Oct 27 Madge called me up refuses all my offers. will break her heart and all ours for a Technical point. expect another housekeeper tomorrow.

Oct 28. another Housekeeper arrives tonight weather fine & warm.

Oct 29 Fine & mild am feeling about used up.

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