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[[preprinted]] Ther. SUN. MAY 15, 1887 Wea. [[/preprinted]]

Aunt Helen up to tea & went for walk in woods. Watched a scarlet tanager.

[[preprinted]] Ther. MONDAY 16 Wea. [[/preprinted]]

Flo sent for part of her
things.
Take Gusset into my room, & go through all sorts of maternal anxieties at night - 1st experience with child. Keep air off her with umbrella. pin in on both sides, etc.

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[[preprinted]] Ther. TUES. May 17, 1887 Wea. [[/preprinted]]

Flo's room cleaned & house generally settled from winter's mixture of two families' possessions.

[[preprinted]] Ther. WEDNESDAY 18 Wea. [[/preprinted]]

Papa left at 6.30 for Bromis Hall.
Spent mg. hanging curtains & putting house in order.
Alone with children & servants at night, but with Balder & my mother slept without concern.