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Thursday the 15th of Oct 1896
The loviliest [sic] Oct day
I ever saw and last evening there was
was the loviliest sunset: bright crimson,
purple, scarlet and gold and the reflection
on the water of our little bay was enchanting
lasting till daylight was gone.
Voltie gone threshing for Ed Rattray. V drove
to the dock with Grace, carrying Bells apples
and a basket of posies and a few apples for
Kelly. Jess Reid & Will Dixon started
this morning for their fishing tour. Well I wish
them good luck and success. Painting church
and building new chimney.
Maud gone school and I alone all
day. every thing so quiet so peaceful
when was I ever all alone before. The
house is still except for the buzzing of
the flies in the window. Once in a while
a day like this alone is enjoyable but
I think I would grow tired of the
monotony of day after day: but I always
was fond of soltitude if not to prolonged