May 30, 1865 pg 2

of abode. This charming? "summer
residence" is situated on the other
side of Pike's Hill, and is presided over
by the Forst firm. Mrs F the weightier
half is "fair fat and forty", easy in the
discipline of the young Frosts, and good
natured from morning 'till night.
Timothy the "weaker vessel" (scripture to
the contrary nonwithstanding) is "tall as
a pine", and thin as a line, moves
speaks, and thinks with the superlative
degree of moderation. Indeed should
have been named "Slowmotion Slocum".

Farm life presents many novelties
and a few annoyances, like every
other phase of terrestrial life.
They are teaching me all sorts of
good habits, for instance, retiring
at 9 O'clock, and breakfasting at 6.
Think of me "up in the early morning
just at the peep of day"! but it is
much prettier to read about than
to practice.