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night, she made out the bill & I paid the charge. but afterwards I found the meat was not down on the bill she was to blame. for she should have asked. I hate to get her in trouble so have let the matter slide. it was only .37 any way.

Ralph & Maude came last night being a holiday. they seemed natural. wanted me to tell all about the baby & her little childish pranks. I gave Maude a small variagated [[variegated]] geranium in a small pot it was budded. which she seemed pleased to get. they had been here before, but we were abed so Maude said. Pa gets too tired when it comes six O'clock to have company come. but I did not tell her so. I said we went up to bed early theres [[there's]] nothing for us to sit up for. this pen is flooded to all appearances.

It is so warm & sunny that Pa stayes [[stays]] up stairs this afternoon. he has the care of things still on his shoulders. he cant [[can't]] give it up so much so its very annoying. but he cant [[can't]] help it. thats [[that's]] the way he was made & now his judgment is at fault. he expects the world to end when he does. well this is all there is to tell & I will quit
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