October 12, 1898

Last night was awfull rainy and stormy, but warm. It cleared up at about 8 o’clock and was good weather for Belchertown Cattle show. We passed a restless, sleepless night as our boy was awfull uneasy. He felt good, but the wind bothered him much. He was to good a boy during day, so we may well expect another troublesome night, but never mind, we get trough it all right and dont mind it much, if we can only keep the boy and raise him to be and become a big man. Received a letter from Mamie Conors to day with a good present for our little fellow, being a pair of knitted shoes; she made them herself. Mama sent Martha gloves, enrapped in newspapers. Had to pay five cents fine, for putting a letter in third class mail matter. Did not work in the library to day but must do so to morrow. Got in two little jobs and hope, soon to get more. Wanted to pay Carrolls Grocery bill to day, but he didnt show up. Sent a bill to Miss Rend for 2.25 and bought a lbs of Rock candy for the babe. Mrs Flagg and Charlie Smith showed up in the shop to inquire for Martha and the Kid. Took in a dollar to day. Must write to Mama to morrow. Expecting letters from Richmond and soon from Europe. Mrs Warnack didn’t cry much to day.