1874-1876HCNDiary_045a

dropped Lizzie's broom out of
the window after a little
tussel in the room, with
Tilly, Katherine and I for
applauders. I wish you could
have seen
me in my
sweeping rig
this morning.
I will try to draw
myself, but
I don't
know as
I can do
justice to
my loveliness. I had a general
cleaning out this morning, for -
oh, joyful - we go home before
another sweeping day comes
You'd think
I was a
Biddy in truth,
from my face
and limbs,
but the girls
say the other
accessories are