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W. Field, Mr Van Courtland, Harry Robbins, Henry Whitehouse, Mr Drexel, Mr Codman

Monday Mr Cottenet came. We were at last alone together. But he did not stay half long enough. We were going to walk down from the Skating Club together the next day but alas Mama drove up just as we were starting & I was carried off like a
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kid much to my disgust. That night the Pagets, Harry & Mr Sheiffelin dined with us. It was awfully nice. The next night I dined at the Gerrys'.

January 17th 1896.

I shall put it down in black & white or die - I hate her - Her! Who? My mother. Yes Ha ha I have never allowed myself to say it or think