Helen Banfield Jackson 1888 diary transcription

William S. Jackson Papers, Part 2, Ms 0241, Box 13, Diary 4, 1888 diary of HHJ's niece Helen Fiske Banfield, later Helen Banfield Jackson, transcribed by Julie Perfors and Liz Lewis, 2006.

NOTES:
A - Anne (sister)
K - Kitty (sister)
M - Mamie (sister)
N - Nathan (brother)
R - Richie (brother)
S.S. - Sunday School
Uncle W. - William S. Jackson
VC - Vassar College

January, Sunday 1. 1888
Very different from Xmas a.m. which was so bright and beautiful. Not withstanding the hard pour we all went to church except "Kitten." As I had some rearranging to do for Katherine's visit, I started quite late and it took me a long time to get to Dr. Van Giesen's because of the slippery walking. He preached a most excellent sermon on "So teach us to remember our days that we may apply our hearts with wisdom" a very unusual and interesting treatment of Life and Death. We were distressed at not finding any letter from R. I had notes from Uncle W. Nellie & Jennie C., and in the a.m. early a telegram announcing Uncle Will's safe arrival east and giving us New Year greeting. Katherine arrived at 6:30 so supper pretty late.

January, Monday 2. 1888.
This the legal holiday for New Year's Day, a bright pleasant day and we were very glad to have Kate S. with us. Our a.m. mail was late. K. had the only letter. Mamma sat in parlor with us. Sewing & reading our occupation. I began "House and the Brain." The chicken pie took Mamma from us for an hour or so. dinner not till two, but the New Year dinner very good. How happy it would have been if Papa were again in out midst! The p.m. very short & quiet. Leila called and Edith Pickert. Kate and I took a walk and left order for carriage and called for cards at Mrs. Sanford's, but M. & K. did not care to play Whist so K. and I amused ourselves without their assistance. We talked late again to-night.

January, Tuesday 3. 1888.
Mild pleasant a.m. for Kate to start homeward. I did not dare ride to station with her because of expecting telegram from Jennie at any time - it came before the mail saying that she could not come till Thursday. in consequence of which we decided to have washing; after getting clothes for Kate H. I did the breakfast dishes, these & housework kept me busy till noon. Kitty out on errands & to Miss Armstrong's for her coat. Mamie out sleigh riding with Leila all the p.m. Sophie R. called, and I had a very nice visit with her. Taking my walk towards College when she had to go. Miss Goodsell called just as I returned. Mama and Mamie were already lighted up in the parlor. We read two chapters of "Paul Patoff" in the evening.

January, Wednesday 4. 1888.
Awake and rested early, so as I slept alone I read and wrote before disturbing the others by dressing. Because of ironing I was glad to be down stairs as early as possible. I do hope we shall hear from R. to-day. No reply comes from Mamma's telegram ever, it seems as if we had just cause for anxiety. M. K. and I all out on errands in a.m. Mamma was out in the afternoon. No word from R. all day. The Misses Roberts and Miss Swan called in p.m. I had telegram sent to [Mamie?] & Jennie asking them to stay all night, they will go to College first. A line from Aunt Molly saying Uncle Will's trunk had arrived at the Berkeley. Good letter from Anne. I was too sleepy to read more than chapter in "Paul P."

January, Thursday 5. 1888.
Awoke early enough to write to [Lotte Conger] before breakfast. As soon as my housework was done afterwards, I dressed and went to depot to meet Jennie and Mamie. They received my telegram but could not stay all night here. Their a.m. was spent at College, coming to our house about 3 o'clock. Mamma saw them all, and Mrs. Fowler, Mrs. Nelson & Leila called while the girls were here. We read one chapter in "Paul Patoff" before supper. No more on account of prayer meeting. Mrs. Sanford called on Mamma while we were gone. Still no word from R. The silence is growing worse and worse. Mamie & Kitty returned to their College work to-day, their vacation has gone very rapidly. We will have but few [noon pews]. The Miss Suters have lost their father.

January, Friday 6. 1888.
Much colder a.m. tho' not near zero weather yet. The package from Quintard's arrived. Kate swept Mamma's and our room, so upstairs nice and clean. No letter from R. at a.m. or noon mail. We had note from Aunt Mary and K. one from Anne. I am rather anxious to hear from dear Uncle W. and Katherine. Hail & snowstorm began at noon. I wrote to Laura [Jrylie?] and Eunice York. While at those line came from Uncle W. saying he would not be here next week, much to my disappointment. He has to be in Phila, and then goes back to visit in Kennett Square some more. M. had to go to Miss Schofield's. K. home late from College. We had some reading in evening, but not so much as when Papa & R. were with us.

January, Saturday 7. 1888.
Rainy, drippy morning but thermometer only at 32, great change from yesterday. Breakfast quite late. Mail came just as we had finished. No letter from R. I had good notes from Aunt Molly, Anne, Katherine and Alice. I wrote to R. for noon mail. K. down town in a.m. She forgot some of Mamma's errands which I did with mine in the p.m. I have succeeded at last in getting something to work for Uncle W. I hope he will like the blue plush slippers worked in silver, they will be pretty with his dressing gown. No [letters?] at noon mails. Mamma writing to Cousin Joseph in p.m. I met Prof. Van Ingen and George down town. I have not seen the latter before this year, and he looked very well. Cleared off in late p.m.

January, Sunday 8. 1888.
Another very rainy Sunday Xmas, the only pleasant one since we came to Po'Keepise. We all went to Church. Kate with us. Dr. Van Giesen preached from 130th Psalm, 3rd & 4th verses. "If Thou Lord shouldest mark inequities, O'Lord who should stand? But there is forgiveness with thee that thou mayest be feared." We liked the sermon very much. No letter from R. Mamma did not open Mr. Fiske's or Mr. Daly's. I wrote to Anne and Uncle Will before breakfast. We had dinner rather late because of slow fire. Read in p.m. in Taylor's Holy Living & Dying. We miss dear Papa terribly on Sundays, at home, at church everywhere. He has been gone from us only eight weeks, it seems much much longer for the loneliness at all times.

January, Monday 9. 1888.
Bright a.m. Mamma up very early for her, so we had breakfast as soon as Kate had it ready at 9:30. "Kitten" had to eat alone. I mended till after mail came, all of us made very happy and grateful to see R's handwriting again. He wrote a good note, too; the ship is not chartered, so his plans are still unsettled. He will stay on board until he until he knows where she will go. Mamma heard from Mr. George. Mamie home in time to have dinner, as Prof. [Salomon?] has not returned to College. I wrote to Richie and poster cards to Anne and Nathan. K. and I went to Missionary Meeting at which Dr. Van Giesen and Mr. Brown spoke. Mrs. Taylor and Mrs. [Dright?] called while I was out. I cannot read much in evening. So sleepy & cross. I finished white quilt.

January, Tuesday 10. 1888.
Beautiful snow storm. Mamie stayed in bed all day. K. went to College. Kneaded white bread, and mixed up brown before breakfast. Kate had ironing, so I did the dishes beside the regular dusting. have begun to work in good earnest on Uncle Will's slippers, they are not as pretty as I hoped they would be, not as handsome as those I did for R. some years ago. About four o'clock I got started out with errands for Mamma and my own to Miss Schofield. As M. was upstairs and I very sleepy we did not read in Paul Patoff. I read short time in "Middlemarch" and Mamma read the papers. I was surprised to hear of Prof. Mitchell's resignation. She has not returned since the Holidays.

January, Wednesday 11. 1888.
Cold bright a.m., breakfast pretty late. M. not down to it. K. out to College in warmest clothing. During forenoon, after housework, I wrote three notes to Bertha [Morrick?], Miss Clarke and Miss Gilman. Mamma out towards the latter part of the p.m.; Kate out all the afternoon and evening, so I got the supper. I had quite a long work on my slippers, and read for a while also. Not much mail. Mamma had short note from Mrs. Richardson. Miss Anne Goodsell called while Mamma was out. Supper late because she did not come home as early as K. We read in Paul Patoff till nearly 9 o'cl'k. M. up for dinner had tea. K. and she ate eggs for hearty part. K. reading news papers these days.

January, Thursday 12. 1888.
Coldest a.m. yet - only a few degrees above zero. Breakfast in good season. Good notes from R. & Uncle Will, the latter's decided Mamma to let me take up [crumb?] cloth in dining room, it was quite a piece of work, especially hemming it all around for Kate to wash it. Hereafter we shall not have it [treked?] down. Dining swept. M. home to our dinner of hash, squash and good apple pie. I wrote to Uncle Will. We hope to see him next week. A welcome letter from Anne in 4 o'cl'k mail. I mended working dress and then read papers. Kitty and I went to prayer meeting. Subject of Dr. Van Gisen's talk was "Christ walking on the Water." We had a good cold walk home.

January, Friday 13. 1888.
To our great surprise we woke up to a hard snow storm, by noon the weather had greatly moderated and in p.m. it rained. The children both wore gossamers etc. I worked pretty steadily on Uncle Will's slippers until dinner, except when dusting. Mamie home to dinner but had to go to Trowbridge & [Adriane's?] before eating it, because of sudden bursting of pipes in cellar. the plumber came promptly and no serious damage done. I had notes from Bertha [Morrick?] and Miss Goodard. Too stormy for Mamma to go out on errands so she wrote business letters in the p.m. I read, rested and worked more on the slippers. Mamma came down from her writing too late for me to read as I wished to go to bed early.

January, Saturday 14. 1888.
Still greater change in temperature. Nearly up to 30 again, and clear and beautiful! Mamma out on errands. Mamie and I started out with her so as to have the business papers for K. signed in Mrs. Sanford's presence. We had note from Richie and good long letter from Nathan in a.m. mail. Word from Anne at noon. I wrote letters during forenoon. K. out for her walk before dinner. Callers in p.m. Kitten tried to get caught in parlor with "Miss Hettie […]" and Mrs. Johnson! Jeanette called before very long to give relief. Later Mrs. Elling came to see me. I was delighted to get Uncle Will's telegram after tea, saying he would come up Tuesday. I did not work very much on his slippers. P. Patoff finished.

January, Sunday 15. 1888.
Another very stormy day but M's telephone message last night made us anxious to go to College to hear Prof. Vose of Providence. We lost the only car that would take us out in time for sermon, so had to engage a sleigh! We arrived in plenty of season and saw Prof Vose before the service, thru' a bold act of mine! I was afraid Dr. Taylor disapproved, but Mamma feared we should not have time to see him after sermon. He preached most excellently on "By the Grace of God, I am what I am." 1 Cor. 15:10. Before I went to church I wrote to Aunt Mary, at noon to Anne and before tea to Nathan. Began Farrar's Life of Christ and enjoyed what I read. Kate out to Salvation Army meeting. I was up till she returned, tho' I had [her?] asleep in big chair. Telegram from R. saying had had sailed for Australia.

January, Monday 16. 1888.
Beautiful a.m. for washing after all. We had breakfast in good season. I wrote short note to Uncle Will as it is his 53rd birthday, but he may not get it before starting for Po'K to-morrow. Housework and getting dinner kept me busy every […] till we sat down to eat soon after twelve. We had note from Richie, he had been to the Dr. for his cold. I read papers and washed my head in p.m. K. did my errands for me to see about the clock and caster which are among my numerous breakages! I am terribly unfortunate, without meaning to be careless! I worked on Uncle Will's slippers after tea. Mamie read to herself so there was no reading aloud. K. and I slept together and tho' a cold night nearly melted.

January, Tuesday 17. 1888.
Cold snow storm, busy morning getting Uncle Will's room and mine clean. My eyes very uncomfortable, beginning of styes on both of them! Dinner soon after twelve as no message came from Uncle W. Pretty soon after dinner I went to Dr. Otis who gave me Baryta & Pulsatilla, and then did errands down to […]. Fell down 3 times going down town! On my return home found word from Uncle W. that he left N. Y. in 3:30 train, so as soon as table was set etc. started out again, gladly, in the storm. I had to wait some time for a car, the train on good time and soon Uncle Will and I were driving home in the sleigh. He kindly brought Mamma box of fruit, nuts, etc. and girls candy. [Our?] first evening very cozy.

January, Wednesday 18. 1888.
Beautiful bright morning. Uncle Will did not get down to breakfast with us. We wanted him to sleep late. I gave him paper and he read that before getting up. He came down at noon. Only Mamma and I at dinner. The girls were delighted to see us all at College in the sleigh, we had a very pleasant ride on Smith Road as far as asylum. Mamma became pretty chilled, but a perfect afternoon. The girls enjoyed candy on their return. I have to abstain on account of my poor eyes. Very very happy to have Uncle Will with us, he was included in K's studying, after she had finished she fell asleep in his arms, he was so tender & sweet with her it made my heart ache afresh for her loss in dear Papa.

January, Thursday 19. 1888.
Awoke in pretty good season considering Uncle W. and I talked so long & late. Another bright beautiful day. Uncle Will down to breakfast about 9 a.m. He had letters in the mail. After he had a good read, we went down town on errands, walked to the River and on return he brought some early flowers for Mamma. The day went altogether too quickly. We were out again in p.m. to look up train and to leave message for carriage to come up in a.m. The girls not home till towards five, rather a pleasant time getting K's French lesson with her. Uncle W. helped well. I was rather stupid all day on account of my eyes. Very worrying to be so afflicted just now. We all went up in good season.

January, Friday 20. 1888.
We were up pretty early, all except M. & K., so as to see Uncle W. comfortably off on the 7:15 train. Very hard to have him leave us, but not as if he were not coming up again next week! By nine o'clock I had cleaned up K's and my rooms and was at Dr. Otis for him to look at my eyes which are still most uncomfortable. He did not change medicine, but advised getting cocamine which I found which I found at [Wood & Tittamer's?]. On return home found letters for Uncle Will which I forwarded at once to Taunton. I had notes from Will and Nathan. I sent off acknowledgement of Mr. Fiske's checks and few other notes in noon mail. K. read "Au Large" by Cable in evening, but my eyes so uncomfortable that I had to lie down. Slept on Lounge.

January, Saturday 21. 1888.
Beautiful cold a.m. My styes better tho' still cut off from many things I would like to do. A very sweet note from Miss Gilman in morning mail. I dusted down stairs and rolled bread etc. before dinner. I wrote short note to Effie and card to Xtian Union to see why papers did not come. Kitty and I walked to the River after dinner and enjoyed the cold, brisk air. River not frozen over. Kate did sweeping so did not have as much cooking to do as usual. Mamma bright and busy over Saturday extras. I am hoping Anne is enjoying Uncle W's visit as we did ours. I should feel much more lonely if he were not coming back to us next week. Kitty read aloud again, but I pursued last night's plan and could not keep awake, took hot bath at ten p.m.

January, Sunday 22. 1888.
Coldest a.m. yet 8 below zero at 8 o'clock; probably much lower at some parts of town. The girls down to breakfast a little late. I slept unusually long for me, especially after the long rest last night. We all went to Church. We found it rather hard to follow Dr. Van Gisen for some reason; he preached from Genesis 13:2. "And Abram was very rich, in cattle, in silver, and in gold." It was a discourse on the secular side of Abram's character. We found notes from R. N. and Uncle Will who did not go to Anne's for Saturday after all and could just as well as not stayed with us, if he had known that he could not see Mr. Perkins till last of next week. I wrote to Alice, Uncle W. R. N. and Miss W. Saw Dr. Otis in p.m. Eyes better.

January, Monday 23. 1888.
Cold very intense. My room shut off from rest of house. K. let me sleep in her room alone as my […] places under ears might mean "Mumps." I mixed brown bread before breakfast, afterwards did the dishes, dusted, mixed white etc. besides getting dinner. Mamma mended all day till evening. After resting awhile, I went out on errands. Stopped at Dr. Otis's first, he said I would not have mumps. My eyes very much better. Stye in left eye entirely gone. Mamma glad of another note from R. he sails for Australia this week. Sorry we misunderstood telegram so that he is not having any goodbye messages from us either by telegraph or letter. K. walked to and from College in p.m. to learn where her French lesson was. M. read in evening.

January, Tuesday 24. 1888.
This month going most rapidly, notwithstanding our great sorrow and loneliness. Dear, dear Papa. I am sure he knows how much and how deeply we miss him. The weather moderating rapidly. Busy a.m. for Mamma and me as it is Kate's ironing day. She did the a.m. dishes, tho', while irons were heating. Mamma made custards for invalid ladies next door; after housework all done & bread rolled, I took them in to Mrs. Myers and Miss Reynolds. I saw them both. Mamie home to dinner. Mamma down stairs till nearly dark. I had a welcome letter from Anne which I answered in the p.m. I wrote also to Mrs. Burnside. M. had to go to Miss Scofield's. Opened my room in p.m. K's and hall so warm. Mamma had letter from Mr. Fiske, the annual acc't.

January, Wednesday 25. 1888.
We all had quite a good start. I decided to have parlor done first of the sweeping for this week. it takes considerable time to get the furniture out & back again. Kate made it look very clean & nice. I smashed shale & chimney to student lamp! Uncle Will's short note a great comfort. Mamma had note from Richie, he is feeling cert sorry at not having his last week on shore. We would have telegraphed if his message had been understood. I went out on few errands, replaced chimney, etc. Miss Peters from next door called soon after my return. K. so late home that I became very anxious. She waited at depot with Jeanette whose train to N.Y. was late from the west. Fell asleep in chair after K's safe return. She and Mamma read very late.

January, Thursday 26. 1888.
Considerable snow fell in the night. Sidewalks quite impeded. We all decided to go to VC to hear Dr. Wm Taylor of N.Y. preach. I fixed dining room for K. to sweep before leaving. I joined the car that Mamma and Mamie took who went out on different errands. Sermon for Day of Prayer for Colleges most excellent. Text Ex. 32:29. "Consecrate yourselves to-day to the Lord, that he may bestow a blessing upon you this day." Sophie R. sat with us. We were all delighted with Dr. Taylor; he is very unusual. Kate had a good dinner awaiting our return. Mamma had good note from R. in the morning. I embroidered a little in p.m., after reading; M. too tired and K. too much studying to go to meeting with me. Mr. Buck walked home with me.

January, Friday 27. 1888.
Clear bright beautiful morning, letters in a.m. from Cousin Joseph, Dr. Jackson and May Hansom. K. did the halls thoroughly. Mamma went out. I finished dear Uncle Will's slippers. I hope they will be successfully made up. Shall send them to Tuttle's in Boston. At noon letter from N. Mrs. Burnside and a calendar from Uncle W. which looks a little as if he had not gone to Boston yet! Anne will expect him as long as I. Mamie home to dinner which was sure late. I did not go out till nearly four o'clock. Mailed package, stopped at Library and gave other orders. We began Dr. Story's "Our Country" in the evening. I did the first mending for some time, three pairs of stockings, boots etc. I slept in good cold room.

January, Saturday 28. 1888.
Not below zero again. Keeps 10 above. Notes from Uncle Will and R. I am disappointed Uncle W. does not come up for to-morrow as long as he is in New York still! At noon I had good letter from A. She begins to feel she will have no visit from Uncle W., but he expects to go there next week without fail. I wrote notes to him, Miss Clark and Mr. Eastman. Then dusted and rolled the bread for Kate. Soon after dinner started out on calls, returning to jar Mrs. Hawky first, then to Mrs. Orten's, round to P.O. and stopped at Mrs. Wilkinson's on way home. We all saw eclipse of moon after ten. Read but one chapter in "Our Country" which we all like. So cold I slept with K.

January, Sunday 29. 1888.
Beautiful, clear brilliant winter's day. A good breakfast of rolls & egg. I wrote to R. and Uncle W. before going to church. We put five cent stamps on Australian letters. All went to church except Mamie who had headache, cold and severe chilblains! Dr. Van Giesen preached most helpful sermon on "The foolishness of man perverteth his way; and his heart fretteth against the Lord." Prov. 19:3. We were glad to find two good notes from R. he is probably a week out at sea, and we cannot have much more from him for several months. We all enjoyed our new Xtian Unions. Each one of our lonely quartette having a paper to herself. I wrote to A. to-day also. Kate out in evening with Ettie.

January, Monday 30. 1888.
Not up in very good season, attended to usual routine of duties, getting thru' dishes and dusting a little after ten, then mended on K's nightdress. To our great surprise R. letters to Australia were returned thru' not having enough postage they required 12 instead of 5 ct. postage! I am glad our carrier returned them. K. took hers to P.O. in p.m. and found it was double weight, so it took 24 cts! Mr. Quintard brought our clock home which is a great comfort again. I wrote to Suzie W., Nannie W. & Helen C. before tea, afterwards read Sunday Tribune till K. came home and we reviewed French together, in preparation for examination. Glad of good letter from N. for our last of R. have come.

January, Tuesday 31. 1888.
Snow storm early then sunny and bright, later dull and chilly. Mr. F's account came in a.m. mail so I went to attic to get book in which to copy it. Compared it with last year's account. I washed my head after housework, dried my hair in Mamma's room. No letters at noon. Disappointed at not hearing from Uncle Will. I hope he is safely in Boston and will be at Anne's to-morrow. Mrs. Orten called before I finished dinner dishes. Mamma saw her and I went with her to hear Mrs. Angelini talk on Italian Missions in the Cong. Church, an association formed here. K. not quite well, […] at supper and then was on the lounge during the evening. All sleepy early except Mamma. She woke late; I began at 5 a.m.!

February, Wednesday 1. 1888.
Up soon after six a.m. Moon very brilliant up to daylight. I expected send Mr. F's acc't off but M. decided to copy it from the original and not from my book copy. K. in bed all day, had milk toast for breakfast, steak & bread for dinner. Mamma out on errands to Kirchner's and Miss Scofield's. Dinner early because of Kate's afternoon out - glad she has such a beautiful day. No letter in a.m. or noon mail! I took quite a good read in "[Hours Sun?]" after mending and dressing myself. Mr. Buckingham call just before tea. Everything was in [warming?] while he was here. K. down to tea, but not much appetite, as she had to study Geometry in evening. We had no loud reading. I hemmed half a napkin.

February, Thursday 2. 1888.
As soon as Kate's light appeared from the attic I jumped up because I was so wide awake. I was surprised to find that it was only half past five, read a while before beginning on regular duties. We had breakfast earlier than usual for K. whose examination was at 8:30. Very glad to receive note from Uncle Will from Boston. He and Miss Woolsey had met and been to see Miss Terry and Irving in Henry the Fourth. He hoped to be with Anne to-day, wonder if it has been as beautiful as here. Kate did considerable sweeping up stairs. I resign stairs and hall to her now. Letter from Katherine at noon. K. home in time for tea. She had Botany to study, so could not go to meeting with Mamie and me. The Transfiguration the subject of S.S. Lesson.

February, Friday 3. 1888.
Kitty better, up and out to College for her last examination in Botany. M. out for her last instruction in studio as she has decided not to return another Semester. Kate swept halls, K's and M's rooms. Mamma out on errands before dinner. Sent home fish. M. came as we were ready to sit down. K. very late. She found a welcome letter from Anne. I went out in p.m. Secured S.S. Lesson Book at last, found some red flannel for patching old skirt. K. glad to be on lounge all the evening. We all took turns in reading aloud from "Our Country" except Mamie whose cold prevented. She did not sit up very late. No news from Uncle Will but I think he may come up for Sunday.

February, Saturday 4. 1888.
Snowy, snowy a.m. K. let me bring her breakfast to her in bed. We fixed her room nicely enough for her callers. Mr. Seaman came in a.m. for his money. Mamma and Mamie out in storm before dinner. No letter from Uncle W. in a.m. or noon mail and I was much disappointed until telegram came about 1 o'cl'k saying he would be up for Sunday. I was out late in p.m. on few errands. Miss Strong called. I took bath early in evening and then was ready to sit up for the arrival of Uncle W's train. Mamma went up at ten, then I had to take a nap. Awoke at twelve and still he had not come. Slept till one and then watched till after two when he arrived just as I had given him up!

February, Sunday 5. 1888.
A very happy day because of dear Uncle Will being with us again. I had a few hours sleep but was up at about my usual time. Uncle Will did not breakfast with us. Mamma, M. & K. all went to Dr. Van G's but a stranger preached. I could not in the least regret staying with Uncle Will, who took his first bite towards twelve, he simply sat with us at dinner. He brought a box of candy apiece for us three girls which were enjoyed as we sat and visited and read during p.m. Afternoon and evening all too short. K. slept with me hoping to avoid the bugs in Mamma's bed, but she brought two into my room! Which set is going at [one?] a.m. A hole in my vest followed. I told M. & K. of my plans to live in Colorado.

February, Monday 6. 1888.
I had to wake my dear Uncle Will at six a.m. as we both planned to take the 7:15 train to N.Y. We did not mind the walk to the depot in the least, the trip to city seemed short. Uncle W. went with me to the Berkeley where Aunt Molly welcomed us with open arms. She is very happy in "her wedding" as she calls it. I went to the stores at once for samples of grays for my wedding dress. Uncle Will wanted me to meet him at 3:30, when he took me to [Jaegers & Wards?] and gave me the dear beautiful diamond ring. What loving thoughts it will always occasion! He rested an hour at his room in Brevoort before our cozy dinner with Aunt Molly. We went to hear [Modkaka?] in the evening. A very happy day.

February, Tuesday 7. 1888.
Dear Aunt Molly planned to have me stay in bed till 8 o'clock when I felt wholly rested. We breakfasted at 8:30 and Uncle W. was over with us soon after nine. We started out together at 9:30, selecting frames for Aunty's photograph first, then to the tailor's to see about my dress being made. they can attend to it at once. Uncle Will left me then and I went right to work on necessary errands. almost failed at getting dark gray at Arnold's, saw Madame [Galoupeau?], made purchase of lining, gloves, etc. etc. Uncle W. in waiting for me at 2:30 and went with me to station for 3:30 train. I shall hope to see him day after to-morrow when I shall go to city again. Glad see M. & the children again.

February, Wednesday 8. 1888.
I had a very good rest after all the excitement in N.Y. and awoke at about my usual hour, a little before six. Mamma and Mamie very good and excuse me from all household cares now. A beautiful snow storm, as soon as I could I went out on errands, leaving word for trunks to be brought up from Thompson's. They appeared in a rain storm soon after dinner. K. home early. She and M. enjoyed seeing the pretty gowns that were dear Aunty's. I tried on quite a number for Mamma to see so as to suggest what I would need new. Kate's afternoon out so we had a quiet tea by ourselves. I had too much rearranging to sit down stairs in the evening. Very happy in all my work.

February, Thursday 9. 1888.
Brilliant morning, very glad to have a bright day for the city again. I had early breakfast and caught the car for 7:15 train. Mrs. Elling and […] went down at same time. I told Mrs. E. of my happiness. I bought a dress at Arnold's first thing, pretty brown & white check. then spent the rest of the a.m. at Altman's selecting underclothing, it took so long to make out bill that I was twenty minutes late in meeting Uncle W. at lunch. Most glad to see him again. He went with me to Miss O'Rourke's - they made appointment for me next day. Went up to Aunt Molly's, left bag, and then did more errands. Uncle W. came for me to dine at the Brevoort with his brother Caleb. We all went to see "Midsummer Night's Dream" at Daly's.

Friday, February 10. 1888.
I sleepy very well in the reception room at the Berkeley. I breakfasted with Mr. St. John and Aunt Molly. Uncle Will came over for me before he breakfasted, I sat with him then we went out on errands, first to Book Store and then came the second surprise - my dear beautiful cape ruby pin. It made the day very bright. Very busy shopping-- found what I wanted for afternoon dress at Arnold's ordered other articles to be sent C.O.D. with it. I selected morning dress at Denning's . My second fitting at Miss O'Rourke's satisfactory. A very cold blustering day. I was most pleased to find Uncle W. at Aunt Molly's. He saw me on 3:30 train and I was glad to see them all well at home. Found letters from Anne, Sophie R. & Ella M.

February, Saturday 11. 1888.
Snowy, snowy day. I was out for a short time in a.m. then went to work over trunks getting things ready for Miss Scofield. I feel strangely to have given up everything in the home. Kate very busy so as to get away for over Sunday with her own family. Sophie R. came in p.m. before I had changed my dress. I showed her my pretty things. As no word came I felt sure Uncle W. would come for over Sunday with us. We had not been seated down stairs long before he arrived. He read to us which was most pleasant. I made camphor bags. We all sat up late. K. read part of a chapter in "Our Country" which Uncle W. is enjoying also. He bro't us more candy!

February, Sunday 12. 1888.
Beautiful bright a.m. I was up to start things in K's absence. M. and I breakfasted together, then Mamma, then K. and finally Uncle W. with whom I sat while others had gone to church. My dearest wrote his note to Sister Susan so that I might see about what was to be sent. He liked the purchases I showed him. It is such a comfort to have him with us these Sundays - not many more and I shall D. V. be gone with him to my new home. We were alone most of the p.m. I rested on lounge; we missed Kate. Mamma and the children bore the brunt during the day. Evening short but I fell asleep. All read awhile. Wrote to Caroline & Alice and Aunt Mary.

February, Monday 13. 1888.
Kate had to wake me as I was sleeping close on to six as soon as I was dressed I woke Uncle W.-- he did not have much time for breakfast. I was sorry to say Goodbye. I took my breakfast as soon as he had gone, then fixed table and began on my letters. Mamie kindly ordered carriage for me at 11:30 but I went to Miss Scofield's to no purpose with my huge bundles. No one in the house. I had had a good letter from Katherine at noon. Mamma said Envelope looked "tearstained"! I rested and slept after dinner. Very pleasant to have K. home in p.m. I made camphor bags during evening. Mamma & Mamie read. K. studied. I gave Kate some of my new underclothes to be washed. She much interested.

February, Tuesday 14. 1888.
Dear K. 18 years old to-day. Mamma gave her silver knife. I a scrap basket for her room. I made a second unsuccessful trip to Miss Scofield's, although I was able to leave my packages this time. I came home and went right to work on Norwegian (?) trunk etc. Worked away at a great rate in the attic, rearranging trunks with references to my final break from home. The day oppressively warm, Mamma & M. very busy because of its being ironing day for Kate. Rather surprised at not hearing from Nathan. Sweet letter from Mrs. Sanford to Mamma who read it after she came in from errands. I made camphor bags again which I use during day.

February, Wednesday 15. 1888.
Bright cooler a.m. for which I was very glad to have for my trip to city. Kate had my breakfast ready punctually at 6:30, so I caught the car for 7:15 train easily. Mrs. Carpenter went down with me. Papers announced that Blaine has withdrawn his name from next Presidential nomination. My first errand in N.Y. to change garments at Altman's, then I went to Miss O'Rourke's & I was delighted with gray suit. Shopped, shopped, shopped close up to 4 p.m. when I was glad enough to see dear Uncle Will. We had a good dinner together at the St. Dennis. I came up home on 6 o'c'l'k train. Uncle W. put me in the cars. Miss Wood sat behind me and gave me congratulations. Letter from Miss Gardner.

February, Thursday 16. 1888.
Cold again, parlor shut off. Letters from Mrs. Sanford, Aunt Mary, Jennie C. and May H! As soon as I could I went to Miss Scofield's. I had to stay there till after twelve, talking and trying on garments. Mamma & Mamie busy having their rooms swept. Mamma had letter from Nathan which she answered in p.m. I worked over underclothes, packing some, and leaving some out for wear in p.m. I was most glad to have no interruptions in work. I gave M. waist & nightdress. Mamma some things, too. Too sleepy to go to meeting. M. & K. both went. I tried to read papers with Mamma, but fell asleep in K's chair. Not doing anything till I went bed.

February, Friday 17. 1888.
Great change in weather, warm again parlor thrown open. I was up in pretty good season so as to get my room ready for Kate to sweep before going down to Miss Scofield's. She had two gowns to try on. I had a letter from Miss Woolsey which upset me a little. I answered it in p.m. and I hope she will now see that I have acted perfectly fairly by her. Mamma out towards noon. My boxes came and I packed before tea. Mrs. Sanford and her mother called. M. and K. went out to concert but I knew I should be too sleepy and tired to enjoy it. Miss Scofield called in evening and stayed quite awhile. Up rather late.

February, Saturday 18. 1888.
Beautiful day for dear K's sleighride. I was up at my packing at 6 a.m. so as to get thru' in time to go as chaperone. Letter from Nathan came which required my going to Bank at once. I telegraphed him for money, tho' he enclosed drafts for $150.00 He wrote a kind note with regard to my plans. […] seems better, and she seemed to enjoy her outing. Jeanette went with us also. We did not have our good turkey dinner till two o'clock. Mr. Buck, Miss [Fridbury?], Mrs. Young and Sophie R. called. The men came for boxes. I took Sophie in sleigh out to VC after having been to freight office. Fell asleep in green chair after supper and stayed there till 9:30.

February, Sunday 19. 1888.
Lonely without dear Uncle Will. We miss him after the past pleasant visits. All went to college to hear Mr. Newman Synthe. His text was from John 8:40. "A man that hath told you the truth which I have heard of God." We liked his sermon very much. Miss [Stan's?] fainting interfered a little with the perfect attention. She recovered from it quickly. Mamma feared Mamie had been taken ill. Letter from Mr. Daily saying he might give up house in May. We had a good p.m. for reading and resting. M. the only one who wrote letters. I finished the necessary ones last evening, except to R. which I want to begin soon.

February, Monday 20. 1888.
Rain rain when I first woke up! But it was not wise to give up my plan to go to New York, so sat out for 7:15 in good earnest, after one of Kate's good breakfasts. Mr. [Nickerson?] sat in same seat with me all the way to N.Y, he made the trip seem short because of his interesting conversation. I drove to Miss O'Rourke's, and was satisfied with the dress. Then I shopped in all the pour till 4 p.m. when I was glad enough to take shelter with dear Aunt Molly. She had a bad cold. Dearest Uncle W. was in soon to make arrangements for our evening together. We went to see Miss Terry and Irving in "View of Wakefield." Having seen neither before I enjoyed it very very much. It kept us up pretty late.

February, Tuesday 22. 1888.
Dear Aunt Molly unable to get up. She ordered breakfast for two in her room. I ate mine alone in the parlor, then skipped out on some errands before seeing Uncle Will, found him at breakfast later. He ordered coupe and we drove together to station for 10:30 train, delayed a little near Yonkers. I wrote seven notes coming up; went to Miss Scofield's and Mr. Thompson's before going home for dinner. All welcomed me back. I found a number of letters which pleased me. Bundle from McCurry came, so had to arrange articles for Miss Scofield. M. & K. both went to VC for the night to hear lecture on Dante & see their friends. I went to sleep & then woke in time to see Mrs. Orten & [Mrs. Abbott and Jap?].

February, Wednesday 22. 1888.
Warm and comfortable, my cold pretty severe. I worked in store room for several hours after seeing Miss Scofield, went thru' book boxes to rearrange and thru' rugs, all seemed to be in good condition. On return from down town found packages from Gorham's, Arnold's and Miss O'Rourke's. Mamma and the girls pleased with my silver and other purchases. Note from Sophie asking us all out to Dr. Strong's lecture. Mamma went with us and we all enjoyed his words on Dante. M. K. & I stayed to the Martha Washington party, it was a very gay scene. K. stayed out till 8 o'cl'k. M. & I came home an hour earlier as we were very very tired. Such busy days of preparation as these are!

February, Thursday 23. 1888.
Beautiful bright morning. Mamma and Mamie kindly took hold and helped me make camphor bags after breakfast, so I got down to my storeroom in good season. I wrote short notes to Uncle Will and Aunt Molly before breakfast. Mr. Thompson helped me on chair, sofa & rugs, sewing them up after I had recamphored them. I drew $150 from the Bank, part of it to refund Mamma. A sweet note came from Mrs. Burnside at noon. I packed steadily all p.m. until Ella McCaleb called towards four o'c'l'k. Trunk & box came from Thompson's so I packed bedding, etc. Supper pretty early. K. out. Mamie the only one who went to meeting. My wrappers came from Miss Scofield's and gave great satisfaction. Fell asleep down stairs.

February, Friday 24. 1888.
Another beautiful day of which I have been grateful. I did not get down to storeroom until 10:30 but Mr. Thompson helped me with last roll of carpet and I am relieved to have that hard work over. Good letters from [Abbi?] Fiske D. and Kate S. Mamma out on household errands. M. taking my place at home. Paid storage and wanted to pay Mr. Thompson, he said he would like "Ramona" so I brought that & "Zeph" to give him. I wrote to Anne & Poppy. Miss Goodwin called and told us a great deal about Miss Finch. Kate out at a church meeting in the evening. I was too tired to do anything more than rip off buttons. K. and I slept together. My black velvet dress came home from Miss Scofield's.

February, Saturday 25. 1888.
Perfectly beautiful day. No, I mean just the opposite. Cold mixture of rain and snow and I had to get down town as early as possible for Miss Scofield to fit gray and black dresses. Had some errands to do on my way home. On return found some of the bonnets from Madame [Galoupeau?], so tried on wedding and other gowns. All gave M. and the children satisfaction. Welcome telegram from Uncle W. saying he would be up on 6 p.m. train. Much clearing away, writing and sewing to do in p.m. We were all delighted to see Uncle W. as usual he came to us ladened with good things. We did not sit up very late, he seemed well and bright.

February, Sunday 26. 1888.
Beautiful a.m. All out to church except Uncle W. and me, he did not get up till dinner time, so was thoroughly rested. We had a good visit. I shall have to give up the Uncle very soon, dear heart, it will be strange yet sweet to do so. We all had cozy talk in parlor before Uncle W. and I took our walk. We went first to Mr. Elling's. Mrs. E. had not gone. Mr. E. said there was no need of a license, then we called on Dr. Van Giesen to ask him to perform the marriage ceremony next Thursday at 3 p.m. Telegraphed to Anne before going to North Hamilton St. Uncle W. read aloud but while doing so, I fell fast asleep. We went up in good season.

February, Monday 27. 1888.
Clear crisp morning, dear Uncle W. did not take early train to N.Y. so we all breakfasted together. Mamie made her amusing remark about hairpins in big green chair! I went to Florist's with Uncle W. then walked to depot; on way home called on Mrs. Orten. Busy a.m. till dinner which was not till after one. Mamma & Mamie busy over clothes for washing which Kate did as usual. Towards latter part of p.m. K. walked down to Miss Scofield's with me. She like lace & cashmere dresses. I shopped with her on way back. Each of us bo't pair of cheap boots. M. & K. went out to hear lecture on Indians at St. Paul's Church. they were not very enthusiastic.

February, Tuesday 28. 1888.
Busy day for Mamie as Mamma's ass't housekeeper. The parlor had to be swept, and I now how much time and strength it takes to take out & put back all the contents. I acknowledged m presents from Boston, Cousin Abby, Jennie & Ida Underwood. I went out pretty soon after dinner, so as to draw out money from Bank and settled that acc't. Had card from Anne saying she would not leave home till Wednesday to-morrow morning. Black lace dress came home & met with approval of Mamma and the girls. I am soon to leave them for good. Finished all the packing that is necessary before the last day. Nice letter from Kate & Prof. Chickering at last.

February, Wednesday 29. 1888.
Sweeping of all up stairs, so Mamma & M. had much to do in preparation for A's visit. I was out on final errands in the morning, and had everything pretty carefully planned for completion of plans for wedding. Sophie R. made me visit in p.m. She was pretty tired but very kind in all her wishes for me. Mr. & Mrs. Elling's remembrances came. Glass decanter & cup. The gray cashmere came from Miss Scofield's after S. had seen my other dresses which she liked. Mrs. Orten's cake arrived at supper time, dear A. did not reach us till eight o'cl'k. Much entertainment with her experiences as a traveler. I slept with her. First time since the night before her wedding.

March, Thursday 1. 1888.
Bewitchingly bright morning. All seemed cheerful on my acc't, much as we missed dear Papa and regretted the absence of our boys. Sophie R. came in upon us while at breakfast. She wanted to leave a more cheerful impression than yesterday's when she was a little tearful thru' fatigue. The flowers beautiful from Mrs. [Stuyveast?]. K. had to go out to see why Haggerty's did not come, they arrived about eleven and M. & K. fixed them beautifully. The dear Uncle arrived promptly at one, soon after which we had our good […] dinner. All was bright. I had to hurry away to dress for the ceremony. Dr. Van Giesen came promptly at 3 o'clock, and soon I heard myself called Mrs. Jackson. We left in 4:50 train, happy night in New York.

March, Friday 2. 1888.
Our apartment at the Brevoort very comfortable and William and I are very happy in it. After our late breakfast, I wrote notes and began our card list. Will did not leave me till afternoon. I rested awhile and then went over to see Aunt Molly. She is still very weak with her cold. No callers because we did not let any one know our whereabouts. I sent line to Nellie & Sophie N. Presents from the Sanford's arrived and are most beautiful. Cream pitcher & pitcher & tongs from Katherine. Salad fork & spoon from Mr. & Mrs. S. and sugar sifter from Mrs. Field. William & I went to see interesting little play at Madison Square in evening, the "Heart of Hearts."

March, Saturday 3. 1888.
Before I was quite ready for breakfast Nellie's card was brought up. It was very sweet of her to come so soon. She visited until William came down to breakfast, then left with the understanding that we should meet the latter part of the p.m. William and I went out and had our pictures taken at Dana's, did a few other errands, and lunched at the St. Dennis. He came home to rest and I to make preparations for going to Kettle drum with Nellie. She came for me in her carriage at 5 p.m., we drove up Fifth Avenue for a while, the fair at Delmonico's not very [much?]. I had pleasant call on Mrs. Colgate. Glad to return to William. Very sleepy as I tried to make out his list.

March, Sunday 4. 1888.
Beautiful bright a.m. Wind nearly died down. Paul joined us at our 9:30 breakfast and soon afterwards we all went to Dr. Taylor's church. He preached on Temptation from Hebrews 2:18 and 4:15. The service long but rather interesting, the choir of men's voices gave quite a treat. We took a walk before coming back to lunch. Called also on Aunt Molly who is better. Lunch quiet and pleasant. Then a good p.m. in our parlor by ourselves. I rested first, then Will took the lounge and had a good nap while I wrote a few notes. Most glad of notes from Mamma & Anne. We read in the evening, I aloud from Century.

March, Monday 5. 1888.
Pleasant a.m. for Anne to come to the city. William went to meet her, while he was gone I did a little work on cards. About ten A. and I began our visit. She had much to tell me about the home visit. At 10:30 or so we received Margie's telegram saying she could not come into city. Not till lunch time did Anne fully decide to stay with us over night. Just as we were coming from Aunt Molly's Sophie N. met us and she stayed all the p.m. I was sorry Will did not come in before she had to leave. He was glad to find A. here. She help with cards. Dinner very pleasant, and succession of callers afterwards, all of whom A. & I enjoyed seeing. Mr. & Mrs. Hamilton, Mr. & Mrs. [Conda?], Mr. DeCosta and Mr. Coppell.

March, Tuesday 6. 1888.
Bright clear beautiful a.m. I was up early to see dear Anne off. Will was good and stayed in bed for his longer sleep. I barely had time to check A's baggage! On way back to hotel shopped successfully at Arnold's and […] for traveling ulster and hat. After William had his breakfast we left picture order etc. then took the jaunt to Brooklyn. Dr. Jarvie very cordial and pleasant. He found work to do so Will went right away. Shopped a little on my return to the city, after resting a short time Mr. & Miss Coppell called. The evening we had mostly to ourselves. Mr. Smith called towards nine. We made out the Colorado Springs list; happy day!

March, Wednesday 7. 1888.
Breakfast little earlier than is usual for William, he had to be down town in good season. I began thorough work in every room. Washed head first, while my hair was drying wrote to Edith and addressed 62 cards for Colorado Springs, then I went thru' trunk, rearranged, etc., so that I could be ready at short notice to start on long journey. Lunched in my room at two, then took rest & nap. After dressing had a pleasant call with Aunt Molly, did a few errands, and came back to find my dearest had returned and had a call from Nellie C. He was pretty tired so took a nap before dinner. Afterwards we went out to see Mr. Lloyd's play the "Woman Hater" which we enjoyed. Home pretty late.

March, Thursday 8. 1888.
Very happy at the continuance of bright weather. Pretty soon after our late breakfast I went out on rather fussy errands, they [were?] willing to change jersey at Denning's. I found one that suited me better at McCreery's. Errands kept me out till past two o'clock. Found tin box for ink case, made lunch of its contents. Ginger wraps.Very glad M's good letter. I took short nap. Will did not return in time to go to Concert tickets to which Nellie kindly sent. Cozy time before our 7 p.m. dinner. Wrote up some cards before going out to see Aunt Molly. Mr. Marcus sent in basket of beautiful roses as he could not call. Too busy with personal affairs to write a home letter. Mamma knows all about it.

March, Friday 9. 1888.
Up at 6:30 so as to get necessary mending done before breakfast, which comes late since my marriage. Soon after it, I took car to meet Nelly at Daly's Theatre where we enjoyed Mr. Stoddard's lecture on the Pyrenees, it was beautifully illustrated. I went round to lunch with Nelly informally. Stopped at Aunt Molly's on way back to our parlor. I found beautiful bunch of roses from my dear William, how good and thoughtful he is! Busy all the afternoon addressing cards to Will's Denver friends. Paul and brother Caleb came to dine with us and we had a pleasant time together, went to bed soon after they left. I emptied Mr. Marcus' basket of roses, so as to save basket.

March, Saturday 10. 1888.
Most beautiful day, for our leaving N.Y. I awoke early enough to finish my packing before breakfast; Will did his afterwards. Trunks out of parlor soon after tea, then we ran over to bid dear Aunt Molly Goodbye. She little better and was to drive out. We have had such a good time in N.Y. that we are almost sorry to leave. We left N.Y. on 1 p.m. for Philadelphia, trip there seemed most short. Mr. & Mrs. […] met us and went out on same train with us to Kennett Square. There old colored Perry met us and soon the sweet Quaker mother and sisters & Polly & Kitty Price were greeting us. Evening short and pleasant, dear William had a little dyspepsia and fell asleep on the lounge. Pleasant open fire in our room.

March, Sunday 11. 1888.
We awoke to a driving rain storm, breakfast not until nine o'clock, so we had a good long rest. Kitty and Polly very sweet in all their attentions, dear Mother Jackson just as lovely as can be. Mrs. Darlington & Miss Margaret were cordial, the Dr., Mrs. Price came from Chester in all the rain to see us. The day passed very quickly, dinner not till after two, & we had to start for station as soon as the pleasant meal was over. Kitty & Polly expected to go with us, but not room enough in carriage, as it was Sister Hannah and I thought we were to be overturned in the mud, the road was so badly washed out. After reaching Phila, I wrote cards to Mamma & Anne before taking our late train to Pittsburgh. Delighted with Drawing Room to ourselves.

March, Monday 12. 1888.
We were surprised to see so much snow on ground when awakened near Pittsburgh. Our train in on pretty good time. We took a carriage to Mr. Caleb's house where he and his wife gave us cordial greeting, after a late breakfast Wm and his brother went down town and I had a good visit with Mrs. J and at noon the rest of the children came home, delighted with the quartette. Nannie, Edith, Rex and little Margaret. Snow squall during p.m. When the quartette came home they told of bad accident to second division of our train. Will and I very thankful that we were placed on 1st section, the nearest to a catastrophe that we ever came. Mrs. Chambers, Alive and her beautiful Rosamond came to spend the night, so now I have seen all the sisters. Rosie & Nannie played in the evening.

March, Tuesday 13. 1888.
A severe wind and snow storm, was glad to stay in house all day. Brother Caleb had to keep in doors because of his boils on the neck, so my William loafed with him. "Mardette" very [dear] all the a.m. giving orders etc. at the Telephone. I wrote notes to Anne and Kitten, so that they will know soon that we escaped accident so fast. Mails and trains from the east all delayed by blockades of snow, however we decided we would better get away if possible. Finally word came that the 8:45 p.m. train was to be made up for the West, as we want to get home before the last of the week we engaged drawing room. Such a pleasant day with the children all so merry and bright, their vigorous health a great charm. The blizzard diminished towards evening, so did not mind drive to station.

March, Wednesday 14. 1888.
It seems good, so far, that we started on our way last night, as we awoke to a beautiful a.m. at Xenia Ohio, the breakfast station. I wrote notes to Nathan and Anne before we had breakfast, time slipped quickly by until we came to Indianapolis where we had to leave our sleeping car and get into a parlor car. At 2 o'cl'k we reached Terra Haute where we dined. A poor invalid on train who look as sick as dear Papa when we traveled with him the last time. Will and I had a dear little baby girl on our lap during the afternoon. The mother very young, not yet as old as Mamie. During day W. read "Our Country" while I began "The Entailed Hat." We reached St. Louis at 7:30, took supper there and then found drawing room secured for us. I wrote note to M., too late to mail. Road rough!

March, Thursday 15. 1888.
We awoke to another beautiful morning in Kansas City, tho' we were knocked and tumbled about a great deal I felt thoroughly rested. We had time in Kansas City to ride round on Cable Cars before our 11 o'cl'k train to Colorado. I read article on Emperor William in N.Y. post. A very mild bright day, especially thru' Kansas. We dined at Topeka, plenty of time for a good full meal. William napped in out luxurious drawing room. I read myself sleepy in "The Entailed Hat." Sent note back to Mamma. About four o'clock we learned that there was a strike on the Atchison & Topeka R.R. but that our train would probably go through to its destination. Stops all along. We took supper and Newtown and went to bed in good season. Most comfortable day.

March, Friday 16. 1888.
Beautiful a.m., late in getting to La Junta where we breakfasted. I read "Entailed Hat" until in sight of the beloved Mts., which thrilled me with delight. We reached the Springs at noon. Effie and Katie gave us a warm welcome and had everything in perfect readiness, flowers were up and down stairs, which the Misses Barlow had put here. William went down town after lunch and I unpacked one trunk, so warm and balmy and delicious that I put on gray cashmere. William liked it much to my relief. We had quiet evening to ourselves. Mr. Steele called just after I had gone up stairs, so when Will returned from telegraph Office he went [out?] to see him. Pretty tired.

March, Sunday 17. 1888.
Delighted with the warm bright mornings. Could not sleep late, so was up at six and attacked the big trunks. Went through all of them before breakfast. Could not have done it if my dear William was not a late sleeper. Breakfast not until 9:30. Wrote notes after I was somewhat settled. A large, interesting mail awaited our arrival. We did not know it was customary to send calling cards when wedding ones were received. Many of my friends are doing that. Dr. & Mrs. Adams called. I was delighted to have them the first to see me, before they left Mrs. Hill & Mrs. Stewart were here. All very cordial & pleasant. William home in good season and interested in all that interests me. A quiet enjoyable evening.

March, Sunday 18. 1888.
Awoke to a bright warm morning, such a change from the East. William and I went out to hear Mr. Woody, were rather late at the a.m. services. I did not go to Mr. Gregg's. I wrote while William rested on the lounge. Mr. Peck came in at noon to Canvass the ground as regards my church tendencies! He left two tickets for evening services at the Opera House. Soon after lunch we drove to Cheyenne the sacred spot there, and placed fresh Kinnikinnick on Aunty's grave and brought some home. a dust storm came up towards night, otherwise most beautiful day. We went to evening services. Mr. Woody very direct & earnest but not inspiring to me at all. We read a short story before going to bed.

March, Monday 19. 1888.
Up in fairly good season. Mended clothes for wash, etc. before breakfast. Afterwards finished unpacking hat box and settling, disappointed that my boxes my freight do not come. I trust they are safe. How I shall regret their going that way if they do not "turn up." William brought Dr. Bell in to lunch, he asked to go to Musicale at the College. We did so. it was rather embarrassing facing so many! We sat with Mrs. Bell. Many cordial greetings after the music over, program very good. We went down town together. I bought [sheeting, toweling?], etc. for Effie and Katie. Found more flowers on my return and several cards. Especially sorry to miss seeing Mrs. Hobson. Out evening quiet and happy at home. Quite cold!

March, Tuesday 20. 1888.
Cold compared to days last week. Breakfast not till nine o'clock, notwithstanding Effie calling us at 8 a.m. As soon as I could I went out on few errands, stopped at Bank and found large mail, letter from Anne in it. Hattie Woodbury called before lunch. Dr. Eskeridge in before we had finished, he took William off before 3 p.m. I washed my hair and before it was quite dry Mrs. Barlow & her daughters called, then Mr. & Mrs. Parrish a little later. Our open fire and flowers impressed them pleasantly. So far our evenings have been uninterrupted much to our delight. Will takes his turn at reading aloud so I accomplish a little sewing in that way. Tore off six sheets.

March, Wednesday 21. 1888.
Beautiful bright a.m. but more snow on the ground. I got up a little before seven so as to help in the dusting, this our washing day as Jennie could not come yesterday. I did the down stairs rooms, fixed ours, mended William's hat, fixed flower's, looked over bills with Effie and then sat down to my writing. I wrote to Mrs. Pickering, Mrs. [Hunchman?], Mrs. [Clareth?], Mamma, Anne, and Alice Burnside, from whom came a very beautiful little painting. Poor dear Poppy, my heart aches for her to-day, her brother died this morning. William went out right after lunch to see about their trains for the East; some services are to be held Friday. Callers during the p.m. - Mrs. Tucker, Mrs. Partridge, Mrs. Campbell & Dr. Adams. Mr. & Mrs. Hill were in after dinner.

March, Thursday 22. 1888.
Bright, warmer a.m. William had to go to Pueblo. As soon as possible after breakfast, I went to dear Poppy. She was wonderfully brave and bright. I gave her the invitations my Will wanted me to give. She thought she and her mother could not easily come to our home to meals or to sleep, but she did let me do any packing. Mrs. Bell and Miss Bevin called before I had dressed, after I was in gray cashmere I held quite a reception. 12 callers in p.m. Very glad to greet William home safely from Pueblo. Just as we were getting ready for our evening "read" Mr. Mils came in, before he had gone Mr. Steele, then Mr. & Mrs. Barnes, a pleasant time but I did not get up stairs till 11 o'clock.

March, Friday 23. 1888.
Rather a cold sunless morning. I worked on sheets, basting three of them for Katie to stretch for their beds. Mr. Hill called in a.m. to ask if I would read at a Shakespeare gathering. I gave my consent rather unwillingly. William came up for me to sign some business documents at Bank. He afterwards had to go to Dr. Adams so was late home to lunch. Effie and I fixed dear Poppy's basket before we took ours, and at quarter of three we went to Mr. Harry Guilds funeral. Mr. Gregg performed the simple services, quite a number of friends gathered to hear them. Mr. Gregg called on me, later William and I went to the Station and were relieved to see Mrs. Guild and Poppy so brave and well, starting out on their sad journey. We read in Century in evening until Mr. … called.

March, Saturday 24. 1888.
Both of us slept very late because of long evening calls. Mr. … stayed till midnight train, so William did not get to bed till after one o'clock last night. Not a very pleasant a.m. I walked down with W. and did a few errands; arranged for dinner party at Dr. Adams. W. home at noon in good season, but fell asleep before lunch, so I had to eat mine alone. Mrs. Frank … called in p.m I took a nap so as to feel fresh for the evening. Went to Mr. Huller's for few flowers. Rained as we were getting ready. Dr. Caldwell called but I could not see him. Dr. & Mrs. Adams gave a most delightful dinner in our honor. Dr. & Mrs. Bell, Dr. & Mrs… Mr. Hutton, Mr. Steel, Mrs. & Miss Brinkley and ourselves made up the twelve. 3 ladies in white, 3 in black.

March, Sunday 25. 1888.
A very wintry morning, rooms up stairs pretty cold in dressing. Breakfast at 8:30, good season for my late W. He walked to church with me. Mr. Gregg preached an earnest sermon on "I know whom I have believed" from Tim 2 1:12. Congregation fairly good. I wrote addition to R's letter and began one to M. before lunch. Afterwards we read till nearly 3:30 when both of us were sleepy, and took a nap. Mr. Chapman, formerly in the D. & R.G.R.R. called, stayed to dinner and until 9:30 p.m., so we did not read any in the evening together. W. read till 11 o'clock, after I had gone to bed. Effie still a little lame near the hip. She went to church. No letters but […] so many during the week. Bertha's and Suzie's present came last night.

March, Monday 26. 1888.
Bright & pleasant but still very cold for Colo. I was up in season to do some writing but did not get at it until after breakfast. then finished Mamie's letter, wrote Bertha & Suzie. Acknowledged Mr. Steele's little gift, an etching by Mr. Parrish which came in during a.m. I am delighted with it. Quite a snow squall right after lunch. Mrs. … and her daughter called before W. had gotten away, so he stayed while they were here. I studied Walker on Whist until my head could not group any more. We went to hear Mr. Parrish's lecture in Methodist church, very poorly attended. W. asked a question or two at the close.

March, Tuesday 27. 1888.
I was down about seven to do the dusting as it was Effie's day to help more in kitchen. I finished before breakfast, so went down town with W. drew Effie's check and did a few errands; on my return found Mrs. [Trimble's] beautiful silver paper knife and Mrs. Hill painting of snow balls, both gave pleasure. Mr. Steele into lunch and stayed till nearly three. Mrs. … Very glad of letters from Anne, Nathan and Poppy, others came too. Mr. and Mrs. Montague came just before dinner. We do not find much time to read yet. In the evening called at Mrs. Gilman's, Mrs. Adams and Mrs. Hills. Enjoyed all the visits. New baby doing nicely.

March, Wednesday 28. 1888.
I did not get up till seven, dear William did not have a very good night, talked in his sleep from bad dreams. I did a little dusting, wrote to Mrs. Copeland,Mrs. … Mrs. Burnside, and business notes, then went down town, found dear Poppy's books by Mr. Stevenson which I know I shall enjoy. W. home a very short time at lunch, as soon as I had dressed myself for p.m. Miss Otis and dear Serena Marshall came. I gave her the fish… as a birthday present. The Misses Mickard and Mrs. Garstin came later. In between times I made a curtain for bath room window; now I can have sun while in the tub. This is beautiful weather, clear and cool but bright. Boxes came by freight.

March, Thursday 29. 1888.
Beautiful a.m. William and I slept very late because of bad hours last night. Mr. … here before either of us was down. I basted sheets for a while, then fixed and wrote to Nathan and Poppy. Was made happy by good letter from Edith C.B. William up to lunch in good season, afterwards he fell asleep on lounge, and slept till Mr. Sledman and Mrs. Parsons called. Surprised to hear that she had a little daughter 8 wks old. Later Mrs. & Miss … called. We were just ready to go to Dr. Adams for some … Whist when Mr. & Mrs. Isaac Jackson called before they had gone Mr. & Mrs. Kennedy came. William tried reading aloud, but I soon fell asleep in big chair. So went up stairs at 11 p.m.

March, Friday 30. 1888.
This month has gone most rapidly, four wks since we were married. I began writing before breakfast, then packed W's bag, as he had to go to Denver. He opened my boxes before leaving home. Effie and Katie helped carry my trunks upstairs. I spend the whole a.m. in trunk room, dinner at noon so as to give the girls more of an afternoon. I [seized] a nap before going to the Good Friday services at our church. I missed dear W. at … & at night. I settled down to writing after tea, finished Kitten's letter and then wrote to Sophie R…. and Lucille Carter, then read until the home coming of my dearest. He did not arrive till midnight and I had fallen asleep over "Aaron Burr."

March, Saturday 31. 1888.
Very lazy [feeling] morning after late hours last night. Pretty soon after breakfast I went to Dr. Adams, did not find any of the ladies at home, but left the invitation for them for a week from to-night. I walked to village, found my package from …, containing pretty little moonstone lace pin. While I was sewing on new towels before lunch Mrs. Adams called and accepted invitation. Will took a short nap after lunch. I read papers while he slept. Mrs. Horbert and Mrs. Anderson called in the p.m. A warm day and I seem to accomplish very little. After dinner W. and I went to a very enjoyable concert at the Methodist Church where … was the chief attraction. We walked down town on errand later.

April, Sunday 1. 1888.
Beautiful Easter Sunday. W. and I did not get up till nearly nine, as a rule I am sleeping much later than formerly. I read War Article aloud till time to start for church. I do not enjoy going alone. Mr. Gregg preached well from Matt. 28:7, "Go quickly and tell his disciples that he is risen from the dead." W. had to go to see Mr. Barlow and Dr. Adams, about Mrs. Brinley who baby has diphtheria at the East. I had notes from Poppy and Alice Burnside containing addresses that I wanted. William and I read till three o'clock when we both took good naps. Dr. A. called and took W. off, so that it made dinner late. W. called on the Jenetts, tried to find Mrs. Sanford. I read … till he returned, then aloud.

April, Monday 2. 1888.
Bright day, but windy, breakfast in fairly good season. I did not expect to go down town with W. but he wanted me to go to Bank so as to open account, later in day Effie brought books and I made out checks for "Grocers, butchers and candlestick makers!" Most of the a.m. I used in unpacking last two trunks and rearranging. Dear W. in Pueblo, so I had to lunch alone, took a nap rather late in p.m. Dr. Pennington called about five o'clock. I had just about given up W. when he came and delighted my very heart, he was out most of the evening on business but a comfort to have him in town rather than on his way to Grand Junction. I read papers and then fell asleep on lounge.

April, Tuesday 3. 1888.
Calm and warm after yesterday's blow. I was down in season to do the dusting before breakfast, then Effie and I talked over our dinner party. After fixing my room, I went down town paid bills and gave my first orders as mistress. W. busy electioneering for Mayor, so that he did not get off at noon. We read awhile after lunch and then he took a nap and I came up to sew and rest. Mrs. Hamp and Mrs. Metcalf called both visits very pleasant. Letters from Anne & Molly Whitcomb. I answered dear A's at once, wrote also to Mamma, […] Mr. Moffat's kind courtesy. Made acc'ts etc. before dinner. W. home at dinner, but out over the election nearly the whole evening. Left for G.J. at midnight.

April, Wednesday 4. 1888.
Windy dusty a.m. So much so that I nearly shrank from going out, but after a pretty late breakfast and helping Effie … etc. in Back Room I did a few errands. Mailed letters etc. Wrote to Denver for Jersey cloth which I could not find in town. After noon dinner I took a good long nap, awakening just in time to see Mrs. Tourzalin. I mended dresses, put on loops and busy generally up stairs till Mrs. Bent called. Supper in good season after which I read one [number, member] of [AuSarge] before going to meeting. Mr. Gregg good. I gave him Southern Workman which had a letter from his cousin Miss Tileston. I miss dearest W. very very much. I hope his is safe and will be safely back Friday.

April, Thursday 5. 1888.
Wind gone. Calm, clear beautiful morning, it comes over me with peculiar force these morning, how much has gone from us this past year in dear Papa's loss, he always enjoyed these first signs of Spring. I cannot realize that he will not return, except from the unquenchable yearning, it is selfish to wish him back. I was awake early enough to see glorious sunrise over the plains! And the snowy Mts. Sewed before breakfast. Dear William's roses came while I was eating alone - how tho'tful of him! I wrote to K.S. washed my hair & mended during a.m. In p.m was out on calls, home to receive some which made me a little late to Mrs. P's studio Reception but perhaps just as well as I was without my husband. A welcome note from "Kitten" I read a short time, to bed early.

April, Friday 6. 1888.
Another glorious sunrise which I was glad to be awake in time to see. Wrote before breakfast. Effie worked hard in dusting and sweeping all the rooms upstairs. I took riding habit material and gray silk dress to Miss Vance, then down town on fast errands. had a very pleasant visit at Miss Gilman's, from there I went to find Miss
Brinley but she was not at home. I read in Century after lunch for awhile, put the white muffling in gray cashmere in p.m., and wrote to […], Miss Bachelder, Helen Carver, and so the p.m. went quickly as I wanted it to, so great a longing to had I to see my W. again. A telegram came from him soon after three. Mr. Gregg called and asked me about my letter to his church. Mrs. & Miss … also called. W. home safe & well about seven. Quiet dinner after a longitude & latitude discussion!

April, Saturday 7. 1888.
Awoke in season to finish M's letter, also wrote one to Annie [Burr Galick] and ... [Pratt] before breakfast. W. very tired from journey , so I let him sleep late. Effie busy with floors down stairs. I prepared to go out on dinner part errands as soon as I could. After lunch went to Mr. Hillers, flowers came about four. I arranged them before going to Mrs. Jackson's tea. Dear W. came up and went with me after all! And it was so much pleasanter for me. Mrs. Sanford and Mrs… received with Mrs. J. so I met them both. W. and I walked down town together before coming home to prepare for our guests, they Dr. & Mrs. A. Miss … Mr. Steele, Mr. & Mrs. Risleyall came promptly. A very enjoyable dinner and evening to me. Dr. … called before all had gone.

April, Sunday 8. 1888.
First thunder showers of the season, the cloudy damp feeling very refreshing, there has been too much dust. Our yard fixed just in time to receive first rains. Mr. Parrish called before W. had finished his Gazette. I prepared S.S. Lesson and went to church alone. Mr. Gregg preached on doctrine of election from 1Peter 2:9, "Ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people." etc. and also from 2 Peter 1:10, "Where … the rather brethren, give diligence to make your calling and election sure." A very liberal sermon, a plea for good collection on Home Missionary Sunday. W. did not return to lunch till nearly three. He napped afterwards and I read [Mark Twain…] until dinner at six. After that I read aloud for awhile, article on the Alcott's and began one on War but W. took and read me so sleepy that I had to go to bed at nine o'clock. … went to see Mr. Steele.

April, Monday 9. 1888.
Storm all gone beautifully clear cool a.m. I was up before half past six, put away clothes, prepared W's and then wrote a little before breakfast, did not see my [pen] all day yesterday, rather unusual for me! Effie and I looked over table linen. I wanted to take account of stock. After this was done, I began on the mending, the tablecloths kept me sewing in spare room all the morning. Mr. Perkins came to lunch. Katy a bad [sick] headache so I flew round with Effie. Before I had dressed callers began to come. Mrs. Duncan Bell, Mrs. [Follette], the Misses Crowell, Mrs. Dickerman, Miss … & Mr. & Mrs. Risley. William kindly read aloud from papers after dinner while I sewed & sewed on that most [worn] tablecloth. At nine o'clock W. had to go to Dr. A's. I was asleep some time before he returned by knew of his coming.

April, Tuesday 10. 1888.
Katie quite well, fine washing day. I was down in time to do dusting before breakfast. I had to [sponge] W's suit, etc. As soon as my room was fixed I went to Miss Vance's, returned Miss Brinley's habit. Saw her pretty room, stayed out till twelve. W. home in good season to lunch. I had a good nap before the callers began to come, not so many as yesterday. I had begun my home letter to K. when Mrs. [Halbert] came, and before I finished letter Mrs. Wagner Mr. & Mrs. Gaskell called. We read awhile after dinner and then W. began giving me instructions in Whist, double dummy, but Mr. Godfrey came into … and took one hand, this made it more interesting for all concerned. Postal card came saying pictures had been sent by Adam's express. Notes from Esther C. & Mr. Gregg.

April, Wednesday 11. 1888.
Perfect, perfect weather. I was up before six, so finished dear Kitten's letter, and wrote one to Anne before breakfast. William up pretty late. I went back to writing after he had gone and finished note to Nathan, business one to [Canandegina] asking for church letter of dismissal and wrote to Aunt Molly. Good note came from Anne in a.m. mail which I acknowledged before closing her letter, did not get out on errands till noon. Left brown straw hat at new Milliner's at Dr. Solly's old house, ordered dinner, mailed letters, drew check etc, and William walked home with me which was pleasant. We are having cesspool cleaned out. I [seemed] to accomplish very little in reading, between home duties, calls etc. dress making. Mr. & Mrs. Bent and Mr. White in during evening for Whist. I got the little supper as Effie had gone to bed. We did not get to sleep before midnight.

April, Thursday 12. 1888.
Beautiful day again. Up in pretty good season, mended before and afterwards on curtains down stairs. […] away the books before going to dressmaker's and on errands, then read in papers till nearly lunch. Uncovered two chairs that are to be mended. W. fell asleep on lounge downstairs and I up in blue room. William awake in time to go to exercises of Laying Corner Stone at Presbyterian Church. I did not feel like going. Mrs. Halderman called about four, after she had gone, I enjoyed finding our pictures on the table. Gave Effie & Katie one of each of us, they were much pleased; then began addressing them to various members of our families. We went out to Dr. Warren's lecture on Celestial [Enfeire.] Church very close and I was sleepy until W. had a window opened. We walked down town after lecture. W. went in to see Mr. Steele for short time.

April, Friday 13. 1888.
I rested as long as I could before getting up, as W. and I talked late last night. These mornings are simply Heavenly. I was on lounge in blue room all the a.m., doing up pictures and writing notes to accompany them. William and Mr. Barnes up to see about Hose for yard. Effie at sweeping as usual. I had to eat lunch alone as W. went to Pueblo. Effie took all my mail matters to P.O. in p.m. A most quiet restful time as no callers came. Some stopped to see if they could not see house, not knowing a new mistress had come to occupy it. Mended black silk, basted bindings on blanket and then read till dinner time. William home to dinner, after reading the paper thru' to him, we played a few games of Whist with double dummy.

April, Saturday 14. 1888.
Our cesspool thoroughly cleaned, and new hose, so yard will be green and beautiful very soon. A most beautiful spring morning. W. down town right after breakfast. I sewed most of a.m.; re-trimmed olive bonnett and mended. Rested a bit before lunch. William brought me good letters from Mamie, Sister Margaret & Florence Wolfe Gouhold. After lunch I wrote to Aunt Mary, Aunt Abbie and acknowledged Florence W's kind note of congratulation. Read a while in Adam [Bele] before going up to dress for dinner and the Whist party at Dr. A's. W. and I the first ones there. Miss Brinely ill and not down. W. played with Miss Sanford against Mr. Van [Kleech] and Mrs. Goddard. Mr. S. and Mrs. Adams wom… W. stayed with Dr. A. after others had gone, so not home till midnight.

April, Sunday 15. 1888.
Tho' to bed late, could not sleep after six, these beautiful, beautiful mornings. I wrote by open window over looking Cheyenne, added to R's letter and wrote to Mamie. Mr. Gregg preached a very liberal sermon on John 18:38 & John 14:6 "What is truth." "I am the truth." I did not stay to S.S. because of William's plan to drive to Fort of Cheyenne where Mr. & Mrs. [Tougatin] have their lonely ranche. We took … , and did not get back till after five. W. brought me up a note from Anne, saying I could send back her present, and a welcome but very sad letter from Mamma. I had just begun reading aloud to W. when a disagreeable looking Mormon called on business. Dr. Fiske here at noon. I went to sleep very early.

April, Monday 16. 1888.
Awoke at five so slipped down and out doors and turned on the hose, which can play till 9 a.m. Breakfast at 8:30. I mended and read before, afterwards wrote to Anne and went down on errands. Read and sewed before lunch. Dr. Adams and Miss Gilman called at noon. W. had a call from Dr. [Kinney]. I had a good rest and then went out on first calls. Miss Stewart, Mrs. Tucker, Mrs. [DeCoursy] and Miss Sally. Right after dinner W. and I called on Mrs. Cook, but did not her at her own house. We came back to Dr. Warren's to see her. Called also on Mrs. Hatch and the Barlows. Mr. B. was not at home. These visits kept us out pretty late, so we did not do any reading on out return. Letter from Miss W. & Mamie.

April, Tuesday 17. 1888.
Rainy cloudy cool a.m. Poor washing day, but it was done. Jennie stayed only till noon as none of the ironing could be begun on. Miss Stewart called to ask if I would join German class. I said I would go to-day. I had to go down town and then to Miss Vanell's, so did not get back to class until a little late. I enjoyed it and with W's permission have decided to join it. After lunch studied the "Meisterschaft System" for a while. Mr. Gregg called and then I went out, found umbrella first at Mrs. H's. She walked up as far as Mrs. Campbell's. I called on Mrs. Partridge, Miss Bradford and the Misses [Draghe], in the evening W. & I went to Mr. & Mrs. Barnes.

April, Wednesday 18. 1888.
Beautiful day again. I went down stairs before six to turn on hose, then studied and sewed before breakfast, and prepared to go to village with W. afterwards. I went to Miss Gilman's first to ask them to drive out with us in p.m. She and Mrs. Sanford and Serena accepted invitation. After errands came home and made camphor bags on piazza and studied some German at same time. W. up in good season, but took quite a nap before he had his lunch. Carriage up at three, and our drive to Mrs. [Tougalin's] ranche very pleasant. Day perfect. Serena very bright and dear. Mr. and Mrs. T. did not seem very well. After dinner I rested while W. read his paper, then I read aloud till nine in Thackeray's Life & Letters, which "Sister Susan" gave W.

April, Thursday 19. 1888.
In bed very late for me. Slept till after seven. After breakfast William opened 4 barrels of china, glass, etc. that Aunty had sent here before her accident. The clutter and putting away made extra work for Katie, Effie and me. We did not get it out of the way much before lunch. W. answered letter for Judge Hallett, acknowledging beautiful Flemish pitcher that came this week. I finished N's note at same time. Then prepared for going out. Good letters from Mrs. C.H. Jackson, Bert T. and Edith. My [little] (!) German teacher failed to come; so I mended and wrote up stairs. W. very tired from in door and out door work, so [threw wisely] on lounge and before I had read much in Thackeray's Life and Letters he was asleep. I went to bed early after sewing.

April, Friday 20. 1888.
Busy morning. Effie and fixed store room up stairs put away blankets etc. Miss Stewart brought round German book, so I had time to study a bit before going to class at 11:30. We had a very pleasant lesson. Miss … said she would come to me at 12 noon Monday, so I will have a little extra drill before another lesson. [Fred] Thompson here to lunch. I took him to South Cheyenne in p.m. He thought there was a seven o'clock train to Denver, but there was none, so he came back to us and spent the night here. He was interested in seeing all our new and old china as that is his business. I had letters from Katherine, M… and Cousin Sarah Lizzie… Mathew, Arnold and Dr. Agnew have all died this week.

April, Saturday 21. 1888.
Warm beautiful day. William brought me very first apple blossoms at noon. I was out on errands in the morning, then washed my hair, mended etc. Had a good letter from Nathan, but he enclosed cutting from St. Paul paper showing Helen … mother had died. I expect I wrote to Helen after the sorrow came. Mrs. Hatch made my a very pleasant call, after she went I prepared to go to tea at Mrs. Barnes. Met our neighbors there. Nothing accomplished [outside] of special demands in p.m. A beautiful evening, was out on Piazza when W. came to dinner. We went to pleasant Whist party at Mrs. Bent's in evening. Miss Brinley, W., Mr. Bent and I played at same table. Mr. B. & I came out a little ahead.

April, Sunday 22. 1888.
Tho' up late last night, I awoke early, so studied S.S. lesson on bed in little room. Breakfast at nine o'clock. W. walked to church with me, sorry not to have him go in. Mr. Gregg's text from Matt. 17:12 "And after six days, Jesus taketh Peter, James and John his brother and bringeth them up into an high mountain apart, and was transfigured before them." W. down at Bank but home to lunch at 1:45. At three o'cl'lk he went to Dr. Adam's to meet at R.R. man, Mr. Stone. I slept on lounge in blue room for nearly three hours. Dinner a little late for Sunday evening. W. and I reading Lowell's address on the "Independent in Politics" when Mr. … and Mr. Carlisle called, they stayed till after ten. W. walked down with them. I read in bed till he returned.

April, Monday 23. 1888.
Cloudy early. I was down at 5:30 to turn on hose, then wrote notes to accompany pictures to Nellie C. Sioue B, Abbie B. Miss Gardner and Caroline. I began letter to Anne, also; bright, tho' cool, by 8 o'clock. I walked down town with William and did my errands; returned baby's cap for larger size etc. Came home to find that W. was going to Pueblo for the days, he was out in garden so I had time to see him. Miss Ray & Julie here to lunch so I had to excuse myself from Freanklin…. Mrs. R. very much changed in the nine years since she left VC. She has not been well. They go East soon and will all go abroad in June. William returned to dinner in forlorn condition, had a narrow escape in trying to jump off cars as they neared Pueblo. Most thankful for his being saved from serious injury.

April, Tuesday 24. 1888.
Cool, welcome rainy morning. Dear William stiff and sore with yesterday's business. Wrote notes to Helen D. & Miss… before breakfast. No washing to-day as Jennie is off duty this week & Mary is coming to-morrow. German lesson took up most of my morning. W. and I both took good naps after lunch. Mrs. [Adee] called to see W. on business. I saw her after that was over. Mr. [Tilford] Hamp called also. After he had gone I went out on errands and visits, returned calls on Miss Otis, Mrs. Goddard, Mrs. [Haglehurst], Mrs. Wilcox, Mrs. Stedman and the Miss Metcalf. W. read aloud to me while I made camphor bags. I must put away winter clothing soon. A good letter from Professor Chickering, they go to Maine for summer.

April, Wednesday 25. 1888.
Bright and cool, our rain storm did not last as long as we hoped it would. I did not get up till six but mended and did my dusting before breakfast, as it was washing day. I wrote to M. and sent her the pictures she wanted. Straightened accounts and went out on errands., all of which took my forenoon. William up to lunch in good season. Warm windy afternoon so I did not care to go out on call. I saw Miss Woodbury at Women's exchange. Mr. Gregg called in afternoon to see … about my joining University Club. Letters from Caroline, Miss Rice, Mr. Fiske and announcement from Helen C. of her mother's death. I worked over gray silk waist. Made it perfectly comfortable and basted new trimming on it. William and I had a good long read together in Thackeray's Letters. Very enjoyable.

April, Thursday 26. 1888.
Cool dampish a.m. Began before breakfast on trunks in storeroom putting away winter clothes and rearranging. William went to Pueblo on business for Mrs. [Alde…] I packed his bad for a probable staying over night. Mrs. Davenport, Miss Gilman and dear little Serena called in the morning. They enjoyed seeing some of my new pretty things. Finished extra work by lunch time. Rested afterwards, then put away clean clothes and studied German. Miss [Ehiliche] came at five o'clock and I enjoyed her hour's drill. Good letters from Anne and Poppy. No William at dinner, telegram came from him about seven o'clock. I sewed and read in Adam [Bele] until nearly nine when the best way to forget the [sense] of loneliness was to go to bed. Effie & K. came upstairs in good season. I wrote … for k.

April, Friday 27. 1888.
Very sleepy a.m. because of change. Awoke to sound of delicious rain, so felt no [care] of the hose. Slept again till nearly 7:30. Breakfast alone soon after eight. Katie's corn cake puffs very good. I went down in errands in pouring rain, to my surprise and delight found William at the Bank, his telegram said p.m. He lost umbrella, so I came back to house and went down to him with one. He seemed tired and not very well after journey. Stormiest day I have ever seen in Colorado. German class very enjoyable. W. slept on lounge till nearly four p.m. I finished blanket, read rested and began dear Mamma's letter. Hard snow storm by dinner time, our open fire most enjoyable. Just as W. and I had seated ourselves for reading, Dr. Pennington came in [baring] note from Mr. Steele asking us to go to his rooms for Whist, pleasant games.

April, Saturday 28. 1888.
Beautiful moonlight on our return last night, and beautiful sunrise effects on snow clad mountains this morning, but by seven, the range became dim thru' snow squalls. Finished my letter to Mamma & sewed before breakfast. Too cold and stormy for Miss Gilman and Sue to have our ride. She and Serena called during a.m. I sewed .. in light blue wrapper and two dresses, found blanked etc. till noon. William chopped a little wood before lunch. I cleaned out magazines and […] in little library in p.m. Mamma's letter came enclosing R's long one from Australia. His illness and breaking off with Capt. Merrite made me feel very sorry. I made a few calls Mrs. Hamps to see Mrs. Beddors & her eight weeks-old baby. Mrs. Wood, Mrs. Durkee, Mrs. Bell. W. and I went to Mr. Steele's in the evening. Dr. Eskeridge played.

April, Sunday 29. 1888.
Warmer, not wholly pleasant day, an open fire most comfortable. I answered Mamma's note before breakfast, studied S.S. lesson before the fire, and read some to W. in Thackeray's Life & Letters. He took a doze till Mr. Steele came in as church bells were ringing. Mr. Gregg preached an interesting sermon on Barnabas. "The sun of consolation. Having land sold it, and brought the money and laid it at the Apostle's feet." Acts. 4:36. I was asked to teach four little boys, so did not have the benefit of Mr. Gregg's instruction. We read and rested during afternoon, too cool for the drive we had planned to Cascade Canon. I made up quite a number of … Out for a walk together in evening & called informally on server of our friends.

April, Monday 30. 1888.
Effie and I felt we had considerable to do because of lunch party for to-morrow. I was out the whole a.m. on errands, found Mrs. Sanford as she was riding down town. She and her husband accepted and invitation. Fraulein [Shilicht] came to me from 12-1; rather too … to enjoy the German to fullest extent. Effie very busy over washing the windows. Mr. & Mrs. Eills called. She was one of Mamma's school friends. … he knew William, they made quite a visit. Mrs. Noble also called. I wrote to R. & A. on snatches during day. I gave up W. who had taken his bad to Pueblo, just as I was thru' my soup he came in, greatly to my delight. After reading for a while he called on Mrs. Eills at Antlers and then went up to engage Dr. A. to vaccinate us.

May, Tuesday 1. 1888.
Beautiful opening of the new month, a full a.m. for me. Errands, vaccination, German & preparations for our lunch party took up the forenoon. Mr. & Mrs. [Jenett?], Mr. & Mrs. Sanford, Mr. & Mrs. Isaac Jackson our guests. All came about 1:30 and were in gay spirits. Everything passed off very pleasantly they did not go till about 4, and William was quite satisfied with the entertainment. I used new lunch cloth, pretty flowers, handsome dishes, and Katie's good food and Effie's skilled waiting made it a success. I made out their checks and those for Sisac and ... W. and I out on few calls in evening, found that Miss Brinley could go horseback riding as Miss G. could not. To bed early.

May, Wednesday 2. 1888.
Overcast early a.m., but Mts. clear and beautiful. I dusted rooms downstairs as it is washing day, prepared for ride before breakfast. William had quite a time helping me on to Coaley as I was careless and frightened him away from block. He was very gentle after I was once on. Miss Brinley joined me at 9:30 and we had a most delightful run over the plains to Austin Bluffs, just the a.m. for a ride. Dressmaking before lunch. Afternoon unpleasant. Rested, read, mended habit. Mrs. Lunt, & Mrs. Ben'j Davenport called. William off for Pueblo in evening after I had come home from Preparatory Lecture. Mr. Gregg's text from Hosea 6:30 "Then shall we know if we follow on to know the Lord." William left on 11 p.m. train.

May, Thursday 3. 1888.
Slept very late for me, but managed to get my hair washed before my solitary breakfast. Miss [Ehrliche?] here as soon as I had finished, pleasant lesson till 10 o'cl'k. Errands down town followed. Then I came home, cut Lilacs and went to Miss Gilman's for lunch which was an informal and very pleasant visit. While resting read Emerson's essay on "Domestic Life." I at last wrote N's letter, return Mr. Fiske's acc't which I have copied. William home in good season from Pueblo, my flowers and dress came all right. The diner at Mrs. Touzalin very pleasant. Miss Corthill is their guest. Dr. & Mrs. Adams, Miss B., Mr. Stedman, Dr. Pennington and we were the party. Mr. T. seemed very frail.

May, Friday 4. 1888.
Cool, rather clouded a.m. All I did before breakfast was to clear out drawers preparatory to sweeping. Went down town with William, ordered meals etc. On my return studied German till class met which lasted nearly till lunch. Read some essays of [Stevenson's] till W. came home. Mrs. Sheldon called before I had started out on my visits which took me beyond the College, only made eight. Took my church dismissal to Mr. Gregg. Very glad Mr. Calhoun's letter came yesterday. William did his best to keep me awake by reading in the evening, but I was woefully sleepy, so went to bed at nine, and he went out to see Mr. Steele. I had good letter from Edith and note from Mr. Fiske.

May, Saturday 5. 1888.
Awake before five, so had a good start with acct's, bills and necessary notes to Katherine and Mr. Fiske. I walked down with William for errands. Called to see Miss Gilman on way home and gave Serena a story of the Arbutus which May H. kindly sent me. Reached the house in time to be safe from the pour, snow & hail came later. I wrote to May, sent her & Mary C. photographs. Took [rubbers?] & umbrella down to Wm but he had started out before I reached … Bank. I bought "Little Lord Fauntleroy" for William D's fourth birthday. Read the story by open fire after lunch. Had good letters from Caroline & Sister Margaret. Worked over cream silk polonaise later in p.m. for Dr. Solly's dinner pleasant.

May, Sunday 6. 1888.
Poor, poor William suffered for taking pastry … at Dr. Solly's dinner, the dyspepsia kept him awake all night - actually! He read "Little Lord Fauntleroy" as a pass time. I did not wake him up for breakfast, at church time he roused but when I returned from S.S. he was still in bed. He was up for lunch and felt better this p.m. Twenty-four united with Mr. Gregg's church, most of them were young people on … of faith. I was among those who came in by letter. Communion Services very touching and helpful. I read and rested in the afternoon. W. was out for a short time. We read before open fire. Cool day and high wind. About 8:30 W. and I ran up to Miss Brinley's but she was not at home, so left our Goodbye.

May, Monday 7. 1888.
Awake before five and up to write little William's birthday letter and one to Edith. High wind has not died down which will prevent Miss G. & me from having our ride. I walked down with William after Miss Brinley had come in to say Goodbye. W. bought her some candy, which I carried up to her house. She started for Japan at noon. I made short call on Miss G. and Serena. I worked hard on ulster cutting button holes and making them down the front, at same time learning some new German lessons. Put braid on skirt in p.m. Mrs. Campbell called; it rained towards night, so I did not go out. Materials and white dress came from Miss Vance, her bill $35.40. William had some of his gentlemen friends in to play Whist.

May, Tuesday 8. 1888.
Cloudy early, but by 8 o'clock clear and beautiful, so William said we would go to the Boston of the West. I did my errands before breakfast, consulting with Miss Vance about … dress. We took 10:10 train to Denver, beautiful ride up. W. and I read over the Christian Unions, beautiful little baby near us with a devoted brother. We took our lunch at the Windsor before starting out on various errands. I had quite a tramp watching ribbons and deciding about pudding dishes, etc. Called in at Douglass's and Fred Thompson was the first to see me. I bought Tiddie a pretty Dreda salad or berry bowl. I did not reach Hotel till after 5. W. came up at six, but went away again as our train did not start till 8 p.m. Spent $50! Used Pass for 1st time.

May, Wednesday 9. 1888.
W. and I both pretty tired after late return last night. I slipped out on errands before breakfast, hoping to secure Harry for a ride with Miss Gilman. I was unsuccessful in my attempt; found enough to do at home, ripped down the hem to blue & gray skirt and washed it. Effie kindly pressed it for me. I was conscious of dress turning too short while in Denver yesterday. Cool afternoon, so I made several calls, those way up town, Mrs. Marden, Mrs. Lund, Mrs. Dunbar and others on Cascade Avenue. My list is getting quite small now. W. wanted my company so I did not go to evening service. Rested on lounge till Mr. Steele & Mrs. … came in when we played Whist for a while. Mr. S. and I were badly beaten, but enjoyed our games.

May, Thursday 10. 1888.
Bright, warm a.m. Miss G. and I had our ride at last; but William said he would have his English friend Mr. Busk and Mr. Allen to dinner, so I had to change plan a little and gave some orders on horseback before going to Cheyenne Canon, the greens beautiful and we had pleasant visit together. Rested in afternoon, basted blue ribbon on new blanket for spare room. Studied German a little. Dr. Adams and Mr. Steele our other guests, a most delightful gentlemen's dinner party. Mr. Busk especially interesting and delightful, topic of conversation unusual. I read Century while gentlemen were smoking. Mr. Steel stayed on after the others had gone. All seemed to enjoy our dinner, which did Effie and Katie great credit, it was good. Little William Rufus 4 to-day!

May, Friday 11. 1888.
Awoke early but not very thoroughly rested, however, I stayed up and attacked William's closet. Went thru' everything in it, then he told me what suit and old boots Effie and I might give away. William went to Pueblo for the day. I did not know German lesson at all well, the fire in Mrs. Cook's house had caused a broken night to many people. We feel very sorry for her lost. Dr. & Mrs. [Papin's?] life endangered. I made a few calls before dinner, waited till nearly seven for W., then ate alone. He returned at 8 o'cl'k, his train late. Chilly evening, had open fire and we read before it till 9 when I went up. W. out again to see Mr. Steele. Note from Senator Chandler, and Congressional Directory.

May, Saturday 12. 1888.
Cool, fresh a.m. As I had no errands to do, I sat down to sewing on evening dress. Soon after breakfast Miss Van … called with her buckboard and asked me to drive. Invitation gladly accepted even if it did interrupt plant to accomplish work at home. We went to Austin Bluffs and home by the new road, views very lovely, and air very refreshing. Delighted to find Mamie's lovely pictures on my return. She said we could choose view, but W. liked one and I the other, so we shall keep both. W. very good and came up with carriage at 5. We called on Mrs. Thurlow and Miss Waters before getting ready for the dinner at Mrs. Adams. Mr. [Touzalin] was there, Mr. & Mrs. Hill, Mr. & Mrs. [kerr] & Miss Krauss. Very pleasant evening.

May, Sunday 13. 1888.
William accepted invitation from Mr. B. & Mr. A. to spend this day on Midland R.R. He told our English friends that my Orthodoxy might hinder my going. I saw W. was very anxious that I should take the pleasantly planned trip with him, so we met our friends at 9:30, and went on a special train thru' Ute Pass, Eleven Mile Canon, and into South Park. Views grand and inspiring beyond description, the Peak specially fine, and snowy range as we reached Hayden's Divide. Sky a most heavenly blue. Only seven in whole party. Mr. Busk just as attentive and delightful as possible. We returned in good season, and W. and I had a quiet read together on piazza; unusual Sunday but I am glad I went with W. & his friends.

May, Monday 14. 1888.
Awoke in pretty good season & most beautifully rested, notwithstanding the terrible shock that came to the house at 3:30 a.m. I thought it mush be an earthquake. W. said it was some kind of explosion. The mystery could not be solved till 8 o'clk when word came of the tragic accident in Fountain, twelve miles south of us. A car on A. T. & S.F. broke loose, it contained naphtha and Giant Powder. fire first, then terrible explosion. Comparatively few killed, but woeful destruction of town. W. in Denver all day. Miss Gilman & Serena kept me company at lunch & I kept S. with me till 5 o'cl'k. She was dear & bright. Mr. Stedman & Mrs. [Totten?] called. I made several visits, dined alone & went to bed early. I work when W. returned at midnight. We did not talk long. Sewed and finished gray & blue dress. Effie pressed it for me.

May, Tuesday 15. 1888.
Very warm before sunrise, soon afterwards a high wind arose. W. slept late. I studied and sewed before breakfast, then went down on errands and took horse car to Mrs. Touzalin. She cannot come to dinner this week, but her husband and Miss Corkhill are four to come Saturday evening. German at 11:30, only three members of the class present. William and I took long rests in p.m. I read myself to sleep on lounge in hall. After dressing at 4 p.m., wrote fixing acc't etc. W. out raking in the yard. We did not have much of the evening to ourselves, as Dr. Reynolds, Mr. Craig, and Mr. Halderman came in to play Whist at 8 o'clock. I sat and watched them till 9 p.m. Busy washing day. I did the dusting down stairs for Effie. Cool evening. Called on Mrs. Dickerman.

May, Wednesday 16. 1888.
Overcast cool a.m. I turned on the hose as soon as I was dressed, a little before six a.m. Then mended William's stockings and began letters. Finished Aunt Molly's and A's before breakfast. Cool enough to wear ulster and traveling cap on errands. When I reached Bank dear W. … himself and gave me Anne's letter. It had been in his pocket all night! I opened the one I had sealed to her and wrote an addition in W's little back room. On my return wrote to Nathan and Sister Margaret. After lunch put away clean clothes, rested and studied G. and read in Adam Bede. Dr. Pennington called soon after I had dressed. Came to decline his invitation to dine with us Saturday. W. went round to see Mr. Steele who has been ill and I went to prayer meeting. Mr. Gregg is now taking up Revelation.

May, Thursday 17. 1888.
Awoke at five, cool, breezy a.m.; after fixing W's clothes, I read and wrote before breakfast to Lucy A., Molly … & Lizzie McFarland. Afterwards to R. & Lotte ….Studied German, etc. before lunch. Mr. Allen came in to that meal with William and stayed till 3:30. I took a nap and fixed one of new blankets ready to sew. Had notes from Tiddie & Mamie by p.m mail. Most beautiful showers. W. took jar of cherries into Mr. Steel who has been ill. Mr. & Mrs. Parrish engaged for Saturday evening. Helen Evans not well enough to come with Dr. & Mrs. Solly. We called on them and then went to see Mrs. James B. Porter in "Lady of Lyons." Rather fun tho' precious little acting! W. quite disconcerted over one of her marvelous costumes!

May, Friday 18. 1888.
Cloudy and cool. I slept till nearly six, so time seemed shorter than usual before breakfast; made plans for the day. I walked down with William for necessary errands, then went to Miss Vance's, was much pleased with summer gowns there. On my return there was a short time to study lesson before the German class met, it was interesting tho' only three of us were there. Miss Hattie & Dr. E. absent. Rather a cool afternoon. After resting, I worked on blanket, did not go out at all. William read to me after dinner while I mended stockings and 8 or 10 napkins. The evening so much pleasanter and satisfactory than last. After the papers, W. read War article in the May Century. We did not go up stairs till after eleven. I invited Mr. & Mrs. van … for to-morrow.

May, Saturday 19. 1888.
Beautiful bright a.m. for the picnic at Glen Eyrie. I went down with W. on last errands for our dinner. On return hemmed veil etc. till W. came at noon with buggy & span. He took a bite before driving. We thought we were late and instead were the first there. Mr. & Mrs. Van … the next. Finally many of all ages gathered, took a tramp up to the "Punch Bowl" before the lunch was served. It was given in honor of the new bride & groom, Mr. & Mrs. Otis. A gail of wind & rain came as we drove home, but did not harm us. Only an hour to do the necessary things for our dinner. W. seized a little nap. Flowers came & were pretty. Miss Corkhill very pretty in white. The evening short and very pleasant. Dr. & Mrs. Solly in good spirits. Mr. Touzalin always enjoyable. We invited his wife who did not feel able to come.

May, Sunday 20. 1888.
Sweet a.m. but not up early enough to write as well as read. Pretty tired after yesterday's festivities. I was at church in a.m. Mr. Merrill preached from Matt. 11:18-19 "For John came neither eating or drinking and they say, He hath a devil. The son of man came eating & drinking and they say, Behold a man gluttonous and a winebibber, a friend of publicans and sinners. But wisdom is justified of her children." As W. & I wanted to go to the grave I did not stay to S.S. Most beautiful and sacred seemed the time on Cheyenne. W. gathered a splendid amount of the fresh and beautiful kinnikinnick. We put considerable on the ever growing mound of rocks. I hated to come away. Beautiful drive home, cloud effect over plains very fine. We read in evening, but went to bed in good season.

May, Monday 21. 1888.
Awoke in good season, dressed in black gown and turned on hose soon after five, then cleaned out table drawer and fixed dear Aunty's table with the fresh kinnikinnick. After that came the dusting so I had no time for writing before breakfast. We fixed a box of kinni. to send to Miss Mary Evans in Jackson Miss. W. forgot to take it down so I soon followed him. We went to depot to see Mr. & Mrs. Hobson, they looked happy & well. Mrs. Thayer drove me to Miss Gilman's. After pleasant call there, returned and wrote my home letters to Mamma & Kitten, one to Boston, others to VC. Mr. Gregg came to see W. in p.m. I took a good rest after full and long a.m. Beautiful evening. W. & I wanted to go out, so called on Mr. & Mrs. Ehrich Dr. & Mrs. Adams.

May, Tuesday 22. 1888.
Pretty tired, so slept late; till nearly eight. I did not do the dusting as I expected. I studied till our German class met, and yet I did not know my lesson any too well. I went down on errands just before lunch. As soon after two as possible William came up with handsome black span and we drove to Manitou thru' Garden of the Gods and to Glen Eyrie, paying visits at Mrs. Hulbert's, Mrs. Bell's and Mrs. … The views and air most delightful. Many clouds and yet no rain. Sam went with us, but too fat to run all the way. I had letters from Miss Gardner and Mary Coffin. Very cool & showery evening. We had open fire. W. fell asleep on lounge as I was reading, so I went up in good season.

May, Wednesday 23. 1888.
Twenty-nine years old to-day! I awoke soon after five and never looked out on a sweeter green than our yard afforded during early & gentle rain. Loving & grateful tho'ts arose in me. A year of great sadness & joy is past, the future looks bright indeed. May it be useful in the new & happy sphere upon which I have entered! A great surprise and disappointment came after breakfast in Katie's telling me that she must leave and take a rest this summer! W. and I want to get some one to fill her place who will not only be a good cook but perfectly congenial to Effie. Miss Gilman called in p.m. & gave me some data upon which to work. W. out in evening so I went to prayer meeting. Quite rainy and few there; Mr. Gregg is taking up Revelation.

May, Thursday 24. 1888.
Did not get up till six thirty, so did not do much before breakfast, the regular springing of dear W's clothes and looking thru' my summer trunk etc. W. & I walked down town together after errands I went to see Miss Gilman and then to see Annie Murphy whose sister we may have here. I did not find Miss … home in a.m., after lunch I was more successful. She has her younger sister & her little friend under her care, so I invited all of them to lunch on Saturday. Mrs. Davenport & Serena will come to meet them. I finished gray silk waist, received welcome letters from Katherine & Poppy. I wrote to Poppy at last and also to Bert before dinner. William brought me a letter from Emily Jordan making inquiries about business opening for her brother who needs change of climate. W. out in evening. Janice S. & … called.

May, Friday 25. 1888.
Overcast a.m. I ripped on white dress for Miss Vance before writing to Anne & Mamie. Their notes were short. Out as soon as possible after breakfast. Went to Miss V's first, then on errands for lunch party. On return wrote to Lord & Taylor for blue material. Miss Gilman called and told me that the St. Louis had been engaged by Mrs. Thayer. Much disappointed. German lesson interesting. Dr. [eskenridge] has withdrawn. W. & I each took a nap after lunch, then I went to Mrs. Stedman's but found nothing there that was satisfactory about the [cook]. I called on Miss Parson's baby daughter Gladys also on Mrs. Sheldon. W. & I [went] to reading of "Taming of the Shrew" at the Mrs. Stedman's in the evening. W. had engaging with Mr. Steele later. …party!

May, Saturday 26. 1888.
Wonderfully fine morning. Cheyenne clear & grand. I was not up until 6:30. After getting out silver etc. for lunch wrote to N. & finished R's letter for S.F. Down on few errands with W. I was until nearly twelve arranging flowers for table etc etc. Mrs. Davenport and Serena came before I was quite dressed as I tried on gowns that came from Miss Vance's, which suited me. Miss Sturgis… and her sister, Helen & Isabelle Phillips made our lunch very enjoyable. I had Serena at the head with me and she was very dear & sweet. The kitten gave them great enjoyment, the Italian … dolls were quite discarded. W. and I had quiet evening at home, he read to me while I mended stockings. Open fire very pleasant as the cool nights last astonishingly long. We had quite a good read in Thackeray's Letters.

May, Sunday 27. 1888.
Another cool but rather cloudy morning. I was not awake very early. Soon discovered that Effie had a very bad night, vomiting quite frequently. Katie and I doctored her and insisted upon her staying in bed. W. walked out to church with me. Mr. Gregg preached short and good sermon from Jeremiah 48:10 "Cursed be he that doeth the work of the Lord negligently." I had a pleasant chat with Mrs. Gregg after the services. Mr. Isaac Jackson and his little girls called in the p.m. while W. was at Mr. Steele's. Everything seemed different down stairs without Effie. I wrote to "Kitten." Mr. Busk & Mr. Davis called just before dinner, afterwards we walked round to Miss Gilman's to say Goodbye to her. Serena had not gone to bed and was very happy in W's lap. A pleasant call. To bed in good season.

May, Monday 28. 1888.
Rained early, but cleared by breakfast time. Effie quite herself which is a great relief to me. I dusted and was out on errands before breakfast, saw Theresa at Mrs. J's about coming to us. After breakfast busy getting ready to go to Pueblo with W. Mr. Steele kindly drove me to station. Miss Sturgis came & spoke to us there. The trip seemed very short. I had my German to study on the cars. Dinner at the Grand where we took a room. W. not quite well, so he rested before going to his business engagement, he took the bed and I the lounge with N.Y. post. Letters from Anne & May this morning. I wrote till W. returned soon after six p.m. after supper his lawyer Mr. [Woldron] called, then we went to hear Mr. Burbank read at one of the churches, an interested and Enthusiastic audience. W. did not go to bed when I did.

May, Tuesday 29. 1888.
Perfect a.m. I was up early and writing letters to W's relations and Miss Woolsey. We did not breakfast till nearly ten o'clock. Miss Green, Mrs. Elting's sister called while we were in dining room. After she went, Mrs. Waldon came, so morning very short. Finished six letters, Emily Jordan, Miss Woolsey, Cousin Sarah L, Mrs. Josiah J., Mrs. Caleb J. & Sister Alice. W. took me on pleasant drive over Mesa and to some of his property. Did not lunch till two. Napped afterward, then began sewing. W. came up in a hurry at four, thinking we had lost our train, but it was two hours late after all. Had supper in Pueblo. Went in to her Mr. Burbank on our return & W. took him to club, no gentlemen there,so brought him home for an early lunch.

May, Wednesday 30. 1888.
Beautiful a.m. early. I had too many little things to put away to write before breakfast. I waited until nine before I woke William. When I told him it was a Holiday, he said that I might eat alone and he would go on resting. Miss Stewart came in while I was at breakfast. We talked about girls, then Miss Gilman called and gave me some prints. We went together to see Nannie & Kay's portraits painted by Mrs. Parrish, they are wonderfully good. Errands and calls on Miss Sturgis & Mr. Smith kept me out till lunch time. W. up at one o'cl'k. Effie took down winter curtains so I put them away with camphor. The [Drenching?] Rain came in torrents during p.m. W. came home about four with wet feet. Read "Twelfth Night&quo