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Mary Emma Jocelyn diary, 1851-1852.

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Wednesday May 19th Rather windy and chilly. Fires were again in demand. [Lewrd?] most of teh day. Our new carpet was brought home in the afternoon. It is very pretty.

Thursday.. Very pleasant. Cleaning was commenced againt to-day with fresh zeal. Was not very well, but assisted some. Was busy ironing muslins when Annie and her sister Margaret came to spend the day with us. I have not seen Maggie before since her marraige. She is thinner and paler than she used to be, but this seems only to heighten her beauty, and adds a touching sweetness to the ever gentle and winning expression on her countenance. She is indeed a lovely and beautiful girl, but how sad to think that to these qualities, generally considered so desirable, are owing the sorrows that so cruelly embitter her youthful days! -- Soon after their arrival sister Annie changed her dress and assisted us in making our new carpet. The day passed very pleasantly. Tass? came over with Father and Mr Murphy to tea. A short time before tea Harriet was seized with a violent headache and was obliged to retire. Mr Murphy made a short visit to her room before he left. Mary Jane Schunck?, Sarah Redfe?'s Mr Peter Mescroth?, and Mr Marshall called in the evening. -- Father conversed alone with Maggie sometimes It was quite late when we retired.

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