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man or boy around. He reminds
me of an old rooster; he dont
want any young cocks around
especialy if they are not Bamfords.
Rachel came came over for steelyards
going to weigh honey. Left her paper
and letter for Maud to mail. I gave
her three cents. I sent to Lupton
for books sent a letter to Grace and
all her litterature. I bake bread.
I wish T Chatterton would leave
the table after meals insted of leaving
with both arms on the cloth gossiping
and gabbing at Maud and Margy
and whistling. Margarat done her
own washing and chot a shirt.
Maud went to post office and from
there to Mrs Niles for a sailor
waist pattern. May the Divil
take Chatterton. I want to ask
a question but must wait till