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Sol Wanmer. It does not look so : the building is as firm as ever. but it wants new
windows & a new fence. not a whole one like the old one but just near the house. Wish we
had that place in B-g. Went then over to town & saw Annie C. again. She is still in bed.
Went to Reading Room & then home. Saw Mrs. Levy. She didn't know me either. I had got
so thin. Neither did Mr. Watt. Invited us out to see her. Next time we come in we are going
to stay over Sunday. Left Nina's about 1/2-2. Then called to see McCray's. They have a nice house.
Didn't see Esther. She felt too shy to see me now[2 words underlined]. Poor girl - a thousand pities she should have
thrown herself away on that fellow. Left there about 3 - & on our way out went over to the Meat Works
& had a squint at them. Looks nice place. Then we started for home. Had lovely moonlight
ride. About a mile from Heidelberg we met the coach & after we had passed it a bit they sang out to
us. I went beck & was informed that there was a letter for Miss Powe at Chreshie. Felt all in a
fever to know what it was. Can't till to-morrow. Charlie was out fishing when we got home. Felt rather tired
& sore but as free as air. Felt bit tight in town. 1/2-7 when we got home.
24th. Sunday. Lovely day & very cold. Feel no worse after my exposure last night. would have been half dead
at home about being out till 7-1/2 on cold night in a thin jacket. This place must agree well with me.
Charlie went over & got my note this morning. It was - that Miss Fraser had declined & I was under
consideration. - From Mr. Charles. Feel rather tired to-day. Rested all day. & read.
25th. Monday. Queen's Birthday. Will be a gala day at home. Wrote to Mr. C. to-day by mail saying
that I would have to decline also unless they were willing to put up a place however small where
I could have my mother with me. Don't see why they can't. It is often done when they do not need it.
That settles it for me. Wrote to Ma too & comforted her with the same remarks. Sarah & Rose came
over about 1/2-8. Never was so frozen by anyone before as with S. She reminded me all the while of Beauty.
I talked my best & agreablest but still she remained the same icicle. She seemed to be boiling up
inside. Walked down the hill with her & asked her why she ran off the other day. She persisted in
saying that she did not know for certain that we were coming but I rather think she could not
control herself that day. However I've done my duty. Had a ball all to ourselves to-night. Danced all
sorts of things. Almost forgot how to dance now. nearly 4 years since I did.
26th. Tuesday. Studied & practised some. Mrs. T. & Charlie away in town all day. Brought me a
letter from Ma. Lovely moonlight.
27th. Wednesday. Studied nearly all day. C. away Mann's helping. We go to Wyndham's - Boyne Island
to-morrow in the boat.
28th. Thursday. Up early this morning Looked very misty & raining first but cleared off
gradually. We left about 1/2 past 9 in the little boat. Had a nice row down - 5 miles - tho' against
the tide. Landed where Dawson's used to live; close to Wyndham's. Grand spot for a picnic. Big black
apple trees where we camped. We gathered lots - of fruit. Nice oranges & lemons too in deserted garden.
We took some. Old Wyndham was very polite. Invited us to see over his garden. It is a fine one & told
Miss W. she was to take us over her farm which she did. It is about a mile away. we must have
tramped about 5 miles altogether to-day. Had about 3 miles walk along the beach. Pretty view of the
lighthouse & G. Head & wreck of the Glanworth. Sheltered nicely too by Sea - beach. Had a very[underlined] nice
day .. Left about sun-down on account of the tide. The moon rose as we came along & made things
bright. We sang on the way. Got to land about 1/2 - 7. home at 8. Felt bit queer coming along first
in the dark & thinking of our cockle-shell boat & the rocks. Poor old Mabel's birthday : had forgotten
all about it 8 years old. Text "When thou passest through the waters I will be with thee." Very[underlined] happy day
29th. Friday. Studied bit. Edie & I rode over to Mann's again this afternoon. We were received very
graciously. Sarah altogether different this time from last. We had quite a nice time. Nice ride too.
I rode E's horse Lucy first time. She does go grandly. Is rather nervous though. Had more dancing
at night. Very nice time too. Am getting into it again. Going to Seaton's to-morrow. C.E. & I.
30th. Saturday. Left about 11 this morning. we three - Rather hot day. Mrs. T. was very kind &
had us such a nice dinner. C. & I played draughts. After dinner we all went a for a walk along the
line. Je crois qu'il commence à m'aimer. Bien - je l'aime aussi. Got nice oranges to talk[sic] home
Got home about 6 after spending a very[underlined] nice day. I shall miss these rides terribly when I go from
here. Met the coach coming along again. They didn't stop this time. Must think we 2 are fond of Saturday night excursions.