December 21, 1898

Weather the same as yesterday, growing warmer & rainy, thus takes off the ice. Took in a few little jobs and $1.80. I figured on a job to make 200 Portfolios for the Forbes library and got to make them for 16.00 a hundred. Must order post board & paper, the other goods I have. Went shopping after 6 o’clock, bought meat, rock candy for baby and a pair of rubbers for Martha. Received a letter from Mama, it looks as if our fun may get spoiled. Oscar is feeling worst than ever and so we dont know if we can go home for x mass or stay here.