May 14, 1898

Fine Weather in the morning. Cloudy up towards noon. I went to work as usual and later had a shave and haircut and then went to Easthampton to deliver som Books while Martha and Auntie stayed in the shop to tend to the retail business. Expected to get paid, but got left. Paid John Wade 1 dollar for a load of wood. Auntie left here at 1.40 for Springfield. Ate Pork chops for diner. Martha went with us to the depot, to see her off. Martha then visited Mrs. Curencie and afterward stayed with me in the shop till 5 o’clock, when we went shopping to gether. Got home early and spent the rest of the evening reading. Got to bed early.