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when he comes. Mr. Powell here for dinner. I played this morning. He told
us Mr. Curtis was dead ~ gone ~ poor man - I'll never see him now -
may he be rewarded for his kindness to me that time. Poor Mrs. C.
she'll know now what real trouble means. They'll miss him in the
church: Wrote straight away to Ma. Poor little mother - feel
concerned about her now - must go down next Sat. I think. Don't
care whether D. comes or not. She has the first place in my affection
no matter how they may wander around.
21st. Monday. Slept all right last night ~ didn't feel so bad this morning
Glad this Monday morning a work day. Work is[underlined] a blessing ~ it helps to
cure one half life's evils sure enough. Had good violin practice this
afternoon. Got note from D. saying he thought I'd gone to Watana Sat. so
didn't come - would come next ~ he might have known I wouldn't
go when I knew he was coming ~ well he has missed a good chance ~ we
could have had a lovely time yesterday. He was ashamed of us seeing
him in his working clothes that day on the platform. Silly thing ~ I saw
him often enough in working clothes here. Raining pretty much again
22nd. Tuesday. Raining again. Letters from dear little Mother & H. poor old
chap - he's not a bad sort - hasn't evidently altered his opinion of me yet
I might do worse yet than take him. He would be fond of & good to me I'm
sure. Little Mother's letter full of good advice & counsel.
23rd. Wednesday. Up early these mornings & to bed early at night. Must start to-
morrow morning with cold bath. Looking forward to Sat. & my boy again.
24th. Thursday. Raining every day yet. sick of it ~ do wish it would clear.
Wrote to Ma saying I wasn't coming in this Sat. Feel well these days.
25th. Friday. Clear today. meant to out for ride yesterday afternoon but
as usual was disappointed. Will had asked for Laddie to take Miss S. for
a ride - was going Monday too but it rained. Wish I had a horse of my own -
& be independent ~ Believe I'll ask D. to see about one for me. May G. came home
last night ~ she didn't come today. Leslie is going with Mrs. G. to Pialba tomorrow
Joy! Harold is going to the Kolan school next month - one is plenty of those two
26th. Saturday. Lovely day. Up at 6 all these mornings & cold bath. Gave lessons
over at the house this morning. Poked round all day. They all went down
to town except Mrs Truely. She & I kept each other company. I like her, she's
real sensible - what a pity I lost B. Can't help it now. I'm not good enough
for him now. She was much disturbed at not getting any news of her hubby but
today she got word that there were 2 letters waiting in the P.O. & later
on that he was coming up by train tonight so after tea when we had gone
over to look at the cricket match we 2 went down to the Siding again.
Another disappointment awaited. No Dave! he has to work tomorrow -
the cream only came in today. He wont relish that I know - felt real
bad - it's only what I deserve tho'. I might have gone down town after all
I suppose he couldn't help it but he might have written tonight. A. W.
coming up tonight & Mrs. W. tomorrow with Mr. G. who goes to town to preach.
Mr. Ellison brought me a letter from Ma.
27th. Sunday. Up early this morning ~ had bath & went for walk. They came
home about 1/2-11 last night. I had precious little sleep between my
disturbed feelings & the 2 next door ~ they kept me pretty much awake. Went
to church this morning - stayed home at night. Wrote to D. & Alf W. is going to
take it for me ~ he goes in the morning. He[underlined] hasn't changed to me either
he's a dear fellow ~ said he wouldn't tell on me. He & I went for walk to Mr.
Gibson senr. & Mrs W. G. - had some rather personal remarks passed by old Mrs.
Kennedy there - "that's not your wife" when we got back Mrs. W. was here