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with snow + gathering fast as though it meant business. This is regular up country weather isnt it enough to discourage a saint. its lucky I went down town just as I did.

It has been very dark all day + this was the meaning of it a snow storm. well winter will not rot in the sky this time. 

Pa is feeling bad because he cant say the Lords prayer, something he says he's always known through his life he cant say it + dont know how it begins, he is trying to write it + can't even do that. he feels that his mind is going. its pitiful to have one realize it after what he always has been so bright + his judgment sought for by others. Better to go as Amos did with all his senses. but thats what does not rest with us to choose. we have to make the best of what comes to us however hard it may be. radio says it may snow through the night. + tomorrow colder, with a north wind + cloudy. so we ar ein for another winter day. Pa has gone up stairs to lie down till its time for bed, he gets tired towards night + the room is warm + he can be quiet up stairs. I have kept three pictures + sent back the rest. I thought that Maude might want one. seeing the little dress looked so well on her. it was a perfect fit I think Ma Pleasant this morning.