March 27, 1864 pg 6

which I would. I am going to
Church this afternoon, and it is
almost time. Will you go too?
Very well. I expected nothing else than
a refusal, By the way its leap year,
had you thought of it? Don't you
wish I would propose? I've half
a mind to, but I'm afraid you will
----- which is it, refuse or accept?

Am going tonight to vespers
with -- a friend of mine. Wonder if
I had not better try my fortune
coming home! I'll think about it.

I must stop writing or be
late to Church. Which is the
greatest evil! I want to avoid that.

Good bye Harry -- be a good
boy and do just as I say in all
things and I'll think of you every
day for a month.

Always your friend

Nellie