Saturday, May 22 Mother took up the carpet. I cut out two shnort night gowns out of fours yards of unbleached Factory(?), 10 cents per yard. Finished Fanny's stocking that is one pair of twine and began her a pair of wollen ones for herself, walked over to Mrs. Ransom's. Sunday, May 23 Wrote to Mary and Lucy. I thought I had laid Henry on one side but I find today he is in all my thoughts. Whatever I do, could I have seen this two years ago, what a different course I should have taken. Monday, May 24 I put a new curtain to my bonet. I remade the curtain to Mother's bonet. Mother washed. I did a few chores, and then had a ride to the PO (Post Office). I could not help thinking of Henry and me viewing the past, Still I feel that I am better off than I should be if I was married to a man that could so easily say farewell, I feel as though someone else had an influence over him, if so and that should lose its power then he will be vexed enough at his words to me but it will be too late then. Tuesday, May 25 Tuesday. Mother ironed. I did the dishes, made the beds, and twisted my yarn. It rained in the afternoon. I cut out Fanny's buff opener and trimed it with lace. Wednesday, May 26 It rained all day. Mary Totten married to Joseph Gould. I sewed upon Fanny's spencer. The boys went fishing with A. Outwater. Thursday, May 27 Mother fell and sprained her lame ankle. I got dinner and had did most of the work. I stood it pretty well but was very tired and went to bed early. A letter received June the first I find that God as been pleased to give a fine healthy son to Mary, they are all doing well, it weighed 11 lbs. Friday, May 28 Mother very lame and we did as little moving as possible, and sewed the rest of the time. After supper, I called on Mrs. Outwater. We had a letter from Hester, she is better. It also contained the news of the death of several of those I knew. Saturday, May 29 I helped with the work all day. Did the baking and mopped. I feel thankfull to God that I am so much better and especially now Mother is hurt. Sunday, May 30 All at Charlotte but Fitzer and self. I sent home Rachels dress. I went to School two years ago, I went with Henry J. How often I think of him and yet I know he has woed me ill. Br. Staats came for the night, we had a pleasant time. Both the boys where away. I began a letter to Jacob. Monday, May 31 I began Fanny's green bonnet, helped fold the clothes and did the other work. I feel badly for our girls dress, seems to have taken all their thoughts. I want more of an earnest spirit of prayer. Tuesday, June 1 Awoke at 4 A.M. and read an hour in chemistry. Ironed all morning. After dinner went a ride and then to W. Leaman's. Finnished Fanny's bonnet. Had a letter from Mary, she has another son. May, God spare them long to be a blessing to each other. Only three of us at our meeting, but God was there, I trust. M. Leaman though taken up much with dresses, trying to seek the Lord. Wednesday, June 2 Mother, Fanny and self went to Lockport by way of the gulf and around home by Mr. Alberty's. We where very tired. How many things put me in mind of two years ago when I went with the boys and Henry Johnson, by the gulf. Thursday, June 3 I sewed. Fitzer whitewashed. I did the dishes. After supper, twisted some yarn. At John Whitington's. Friday, June 4 Helped at housecleaning all day, put ready for churning. Mr. Leaman came for a while, we sat in my room and bathed of our prospects for Lima and studies. Heard from East Saginaw through the minister. Saturday, June 5 Baked and helped about the house till 5 and then lay down till 6 and then went to see Electa McNight. How I wish she was a Christian. I do not feel as well as usual. Sunday, June 6 Very rainy in the morning. Sat and fine in the afternoon. After supper Fitzer and M.E. Leaman took a walk to the woods. It was very pleasant. I have not been there before in almost 3 years. Monday, June 8 We washed and did up the summer coats for the boys. It was very windy, but we got them dry. After- wards, I finnished my letter to Jacob. Father and Mother made out Henry L. Johnson's bill and sent it to Mr.-office. How I felt, Dear Fellow, I wish we had never met but I trust it is for the best. Tuesday, June 9 Mother and I ironed and I went to see Mrs. Whitington, took tea with her, came home and found we had company, a Mr. Simpkins. The preacher from Nebraska. William Totter staid here all night. Five girls came to the meeting, we had a good time, and so did Mother. Wednesday, June 10 I cleaned the out side of the parlor windows. J. Simpkins was here till dinner. Fitzer took him to town and Mother to Mrs. Anderson's. I ironed. Mr. St. John was buried. Father preached. John Streland's funeral sermon. M.E. Leaman called to see if I could ride in the evening, but it was too wet. Thursday, June 11 It rained all day, in the afternoon, the hardest I ever saw. For a while, I was quite sick, sewed in the afternoon. Mary's boy is two weeks old today. I am very anxious to have her come home. Friday, June 12 I finished Mother's Braime bonnet. Went to the office. Called at Mrs. Douglasses to see Mary Bennet. Went over to see Abraham Outwater's to swing but it was so late we did not swing. How often I think of Henry, I would like to be on friendly terms with him, I feel to pray for him that he may turn to the Lord and enjoy his favors, he did once, I feel that I am in the hands of the Lord. Saturday, June 12 Mother went to Lockport. I cleaned my room and the other upstairs. Mended Fanny's cable bedspread, put up the new blinds. Miss Sarah Jane Gates came home with Mother it was very damp and cold. Sunday, June 13 Very wet with a fog. All at home. Miss Gates and self went to the school house. When we came home, Albert Thomas was there. We spent a happy and proffitable evening. Father asking us better questions. If I could but forget my love for Henry, how much Happier I would be but I loved him too much to forget so easily. Monday, June 14 Brother Staats came, we had a pleasant lively day. We had a swing at 4 P.M. S. and I went home. I commenced Mother's corded skirt in the evening. All the girls came to swing. I tried to ride Betty, but she did not like it, but Jerry let me. Thursday, June 18 Mrs. McCollum came, Mrs. Moore, Mrs. C.C. Ranker, Mrs. McNight, Mrs. Himberly, Mrs. Anderson, called and then Mary Jane Sovich and Bertha Warren, Sarah Jane, Fitzer and self went to Warren's to meeting, it was very pleasant, but the meeting was dull. I spoke and prayed. Friday, June 19 Sarah Jane went home. I finished the skirt an washed it all. The girls that came to swing called. Put the lining into Fanny's bonnet. Disappointed at not hearing from Mary. Saturday, June 20 I borrowed one dollar from A. Outwater. Verry hot today. Mother and Fanny went to Sovina's with Father. I did the work and Ironed some. M. Leaman came and staid all night. The boys went swimming. Sunday, June 21 A verry hot day. Fitzer at home all morning. Philip went to Albert's. I went out to Sunday School. Susan Perry and M. Outwater with M. Leaman, made a Call. I felt verry sore all day. Old thoughts will come of one I loved. Monday, June 22 The raised the sho--. I mopped the upstairs and washed. Susan Perry came after some butter. I sold two pounds and one half. I am to be paid on Saturday. I am very tired and far from well. I wish I had more of the love of God. I do not feel badly that I gave hime my love. Mary's babe is...George. Tuesday, June 23 I folded my clothes and made a hooped skirt. Sat with Mrs. Whitington and she came to see me. Had two letters for Mother and one from Jacob for me. A good meeting at Mrs. Douglasses. Saew Helen. 1 year tonight since Henry first waited on me. Wednesday, June 24 I churned and ironed. Sold Mrs. Perry 5 pounds of butter at 14 cents a pound. Martha Streets took dinner with me. Father and Mother came home, the boys at swing at B. Barbor'sd I sat alone all the evening. And how many thoughts filled my heart. Thursday, June 25 Mother unpacked her things. I cleaned the hall windows. Mother and I called on Margaret Leaman. Friday, June 26 We cleaned the butery and I stained the five cup board, Philip's stand, Mother's, and the one from the parlor bedroom and varnished them. Margaret Leaman called. I went with her to see Mrs. Whitington. Saturday, June 27 We washed the paint and put down our carpet. How thankfull I am that I am able to do my share. It is very hot. The boys hoeing corn, they went swimming in the evening. Sunday, June 28 Fitzer, self, with Philip went to Charlotte. I called on Mrs. Skinner in the afternoon, then to the school house. Brother Staats staid at our house. It rained last night. I desire to know more of the love of Jesus that I may be more unto Salvation and know how to share the temptations of life. Monday, June 29 Made self a muslin spencer and in the evening washed. It was very hot, but we had finished by ten oclock.