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1867.
Jan'y 8th.
Teusday. [tuesday] Mary O'Brians father came for her she
cried and objected to go, telling him she "would
not stay & why cant you let me be, where I can do
better for myself"?
we felt exeedingly sorry for her, but as she is
[underline]under age[end underline]. we had no power to detain her.
We pointed out to her, the sin and disgrace of
keeping bad company. going to dance parties. gay dress
&c. and get a situaiton. and then live a useful and happy life.

Wednesday 9th.
There has been disputes again
between Esther and Jessie Evans. it is
painfull to witness such a spirit of hatred and
revenge, my heart is often sad, scarsly knowing
how best[underlined] to graple with them.

Thursday 10th.
We have a [underline]larger number[end underline] of young[double underlined] girls
than usual. their turbulant [turbulent] , untrained
minds and dispositions give me much extra
watchfulness and care. still, after all, [underline] they are [end underline] the most hopeful. not being so steeped in vice.

Friday, 11th.

Saturday, 12th.