Cloudy & cool. Went to work early. Business awfull slow. Martha came to the shop at 2 p.m. Spoke with Mr. Cutter. Will properly order some german magazines. Received sad news at 4.30 p.m. Mama wrote that papa got run over by his team. I sent Martha home at once, make her it a little first and acompanied her to the depot. She took the 5.48 express to get connection to the Red Bridge. Earnest properly was at the station, to drive her home. I hope it wont be serious with papa, but still, I am afraid, for he is not healthy and little thing will finish him. I pitty Martha, the good girl was over excited on reading the news. I hope it wont do her no harm. In her present state of health carrying a Baby, will such sad news affect her badly. She loves her parents dearly. I hope with all my heart, that nothing serious will happen, at least not to our unborn child as this would kill the mother to. I would gladly have gone with her to protect my good wife from all harm but business, and necessity holds me tight to the shop, but I will go Ludlow sunday, and see for myself how things stand. Hope it will turn out better than expected.
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