Thursday, June 20, 2019

Eva Greenwood Diary Continued

Diary entries of February 13th, 17th, and 18th, 1897.


February 13, 1897 – Saturday

   It didn’t rain yesterday nor today, and this evening I went for a solitary walk in the field. But I couldn’t go far, for it was muddy, and besides I hadn’t walked for long that my legs ached. Yesterday I was right cheerful all day, but this was one of my dark days, and I’ve felt my dependence so much and have been miserable. Then, too, I have not felt well. I want to see my Pard so.



February 17, 1897 – Wednesday

   Poured down rain Sunday and Mon., but the sun came out Tues. today it began clouding up again. I do wish the weather would stay good, so the girls could get over. This evening I took a long walk in the field – Leo says I walked nearly three miles altogether – for I want to get my legs limbered up, so I can walk over home as soon as the roads permit. Besides my health depends on it. I’ve gotten into such a nervous state, and suffer so from my limbs jerking, that I’ve written to Duncan to see if he can help me. Mama is just up from one of her spells.

February 18, 1897 – Thursday

   Felt much better today from yesterday’s walk, and this eve took another, but didn’t go as far, as it was late. I spent most of my time in sewing, so by evening felt the need to exercise. Had a letter from Pard today, and she wants me to go over Sat. So I’ll go, if it doesn’t rain; but, oh! I’m mightily afraid it will. Mr. Gassic is come up that same day. Mama has been feeling miserable all day.
(to be continued)

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