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Thursday 19. Called to see Julia Dillon this morning. When I reached my room found a letter from Mrs. Smith of Springfield telling me my picture in their exhibition was sold the opening day and was the first picture sold. This was very grateful news to me for I have not sold any thing in so long a time that I began to be very anxious. A gentleman from Chicago called a Mr         a lumber merchant who said he wanted to buy a winter picture. I showed him my "Winter in the Mountains" which I offered him for $500. He looked about a long time but finally went away saying he would come in again. I fear he will not. Booth came and I painted on the Benedick but do not get on well with it. I am afraid I am going to fail on it again. Went to a lecture by Henry Potter at Chickering Hall this evening, and from there to Moores opening of his gallery. Annie and Nannie came to see me today, also Gertrude Tomkins and a young friend and Lillie Wilkinson.

Friday 20 Joe Tomkins came in, apparently very discontented and restless. Wishes he were back at Rondout. I should not be surprised if he went up with me tomorrow Mr. Kauffman called. Booth did not come and I painted a small picture. Dined at Eastman Johnsons, with Mrs. J's cousin Jules Vail. Am going home tomorrow. 

Saturday 21. [[strikethrough]] Dined at [[/strikethrough]] Joe came in this morning feeling better. Booth came to say he could not sit for me today. Mr. Bayes of Providence called and bought the little picture I painted yesterday for $137 without frame. Mrs Jacob Sharp and her cousin Miss Ruff called. It snowed violently about noon but since cleared off. I left for home via Wallkill Valley at 3. Tom met me at the Junction. I was glad to be at home again. 

Monday 23. Left for N.Y. by noon train. It snowed a little last night but it all melted this morning. I was glad to be at home with Gussie. She is to leave this week. I wish my sisters all lived near us for I love to be near them. I was full of tender memories of dear Gertrude all the time I was at home and I shed many tears looking over some of her things. I gave Gussie her Florentine