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hours in pawing over and trying on dresses and dresses and dresses. There were crowds all doing the same thing while Doris pursued her solitary purpose. I bought a couple, one marked down $2 and the other $1.25, both costing $8.50 together. Doris paid $5.95 for her one. I hadn't had a summer dress for 2 years ad felt this was a chance that I shouldn't get again as clothes are growing scarce. 

Then we hustled for Mattapan. I got some cottage cheese and a swell bucket. I have been bothered by the family garbage ever since I came up. Ma is so afraid the collector won't fund it when he comes that she has it out on the porch and it smells to heaven before he finally comes. She