Wednesday, March 24 I lay down a while till breakfast and then called on Mrs. Thomas. Ironed some things for her, sewed when I got home, slept an hour. Fitzer came home. Went to meeting. Slept in my own room for the first time in 15 months. I am glad to be there again. Thursday, March 25 Mrs. Barbor and S. here. Worked at my gaitors, got dinner out in the back room. My mouth very sore. I fear it is the cankor. I got some wash from Mrs. Outwater. Went to meeting. 5 took part, 25 there. It is good to see Father at home. Friday, March 26 Had a letter from Henry, he feels very badly and so do I, poor fellow, if he only would come back, I think all idea that I am a flirt. Would go. Mother went to call on Mrs. Thomas. I wrote in the evening to Henry. I hope it will ease his mind. I tryed to write with ease. Saturday, March 27 I finished my gaitors, they sit well. My mind is all at ease. Have I been mislead, can it be that I have done sin? In promising Henry I could stand anything rather than have him think I love another. I went and read, "Are You Forgiven", to Mrs. Thomas. I talked to both of them I think they will try and have family prayer. Sunday, March 28 Went with Father to Charlotte, only gave one paper. Could not compose my mind to read. Sat in my own room and the thought of one who sat with me there two years ago. How great the change now. I then wrote to him. Monday, March 29 I washed. Mother and Fanny went to Mrs. Scofield's. I set up the second foot of my blue stocking. Mary Sherman came over and sat a while. I did not feel very well and went to bed early. Feel more at ease, I trust in God that he will direct our steps. Tuesday, March 30 Sat with Mrs. Whitington and Mrs. Tatton. Outlined my black waist. Elisa Fish came, Mother came home. I called on Mrs. Thomas and went to Mr. Barobor's for Father's boots and then to prayer meeting. It is to be a regular apart(?) We had 6 out. Wednesday, March 31 Mr. and Mrs. Penill and Jane Duffy came. Mr. H. and Charles Halsey in the afternoon. Mother had tea by invitation at Mrs. B. William John is converted. I mended my peticoat. Friday, April 2 My throat better. Father gardening. Mrs. Outwater called and Mr. Staats. In the afternoon I called with Mr. Staats on Mrs. Thomas, we all prayed with her. He returned but I staid till night. I talked with Mr. and Mrs. a good deal, the Lord giving me words. I washed 9 fine shirts. Millie McGee called. Saturday, April 3 Papered the little red bedroom. Mother went to Lockport. I ironed the shirts. Albert Thomas called, we talked of Christian influence and the efect of Judging a person to hard as to wether they enjoye religion, because we may ere in Judgement, and another call it sin. Sunday, April 4 Went to Charlotte. Walked part of the way there, rode the rest with A. outwater and back with A. Ransom in the evening to the school house. My mind at peace. A very warm day. Monday, April 5 I washed and ironed. The girls came in the evening only three. Alice prayed, Margaret spoke, they both felt well. Elisa did not. The Lord was with us and I think it will be a blessing to us. Thursday, April 8 Made Fanny's dress like Mother's calicoe. Took home the bonnet it suits. Mrs. Thomas has been worse all day, still she is trusting in Jesus. Sam Albert said but little for I will not if I can help, he thought to trifle with anyone. If Henry was only here I think he would no longer doubt my sincereity. I think as long as my conscious is clear with God after this I shall cheer on encouragement all who need and leave it to his own good sense. When he comes to say if I have been uncomitted. Friday, April 9 Tated my gaitor. Mother went for the mail. The Solviance's came. How anxious I am for a letter. I try to cast my cares on the Lord believing that he will direct our steps. I feel the Lord is with us. I think I have Mother's good will. Saturday, April 10 Softened my gaitors, worked my nightgown collar. Sat two hours with Margaret Leaman. I think I have a good influence over, I think I am growing in grace. I feel to be dying to the world. I desire to glory only in the conscious of Christ and feel that I only can do good through His Influence, then went at caucus. Mother at Mrs. S. Sunday, April 11 Went with Fanny to see Mrs. Thomas, washed her. Poor woman, I think she has crazy turns or she would not act as she does. Albert at our house. Father preached at the school house, a feeling sermon. I pray God to steer his words home to the heart of Mary. Monday, April 12 I washed, but both pumps where out and it rained so I did not hang out. Finished my night gown. Oppresed with a feeling of trouble, But I tried to cast my care on the Lord. Spring is advancing nicely. Tuesday, April 13 Hung out part of the clothes. Townmeeting today. Mrs. J., Mr. Steadman, Mr. Fish, and Mr. L., here. It rained all afternoon. I washed my collar and altered one, new taped my skirt. It rained so hard we girls could not meet, letters from Henry. Wednesday, April 14 Hung out the rest of the clothes, sewed, cut out Fanny's sleeves. Went to Mr. O'Hara's, Mrs. J. Gifford and Mrs. Woodruff there. It showers all afternoon. M. Leaman gone to Lockport, so our meeting again put off. Called on Mrs. Whitington. I want to have more of the spirit of prayer. Thursday, April 15 Sewed some. Hung out more clothes. Elisa Fish called. Went to prayer meeting, only four there to. Very poor. I wrote some to Henry. Talked a good deal with Mother about him. How thankfull I am that I can trust the Lord to guide me now. Friday, April 16 Ironed and sewed in the evening. After dinner went to Mrs. Thomas, drove the carriage for them to the Drake Settlement. Helped with supper and then mended a dress of Lousia's, to make one for Rachel. Her bonnet sits nicely. I think they are pleased. How many thoughts I have had all day. How shall I bear the trials of life. I do not doubt Henry more than me but how many fail of happiness.