March 23, 1898

Rain, Snow & sunshine all mixed up in “oodle moodle”. I went to the shop and finished a music book. It took me about 1/2 an hour, but was my whole days work. Received a letter from Burrows, Schenectady, NY, stating the kind of work he wants me to do. As it is heavy machine work and finishing only I dont feel as I wanted to go. Have to wait for an answer from Pittsfield, Mass. I went out with Martha to buy her a new hat, but we could not get any suitable. Well, she goes Springfield to morrow and there, may have more luck. Wrote a postcard to Ludlow and one to Easthampton. Martha received letters from Mamie Connors and Mabel Whitney. M. visited Mrs. Rockett after diner and now is full of praise of Mrs. R new tenement. I dont know if we will ever move, It wont hardly pay, in case I got to go out of town. Had Rice & Beef for diner. I cleaned the stove last night. M. baked Bread in the morning and got a good fair bake.