Jane Bigelow Diary, 1858-1859
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- Jane Bigelow Diary, 1858-1859
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to hear old Coquerel preach. I was particularly impressed by his oratory but understood but little of the language.The immense building was crowded in every part & the audience more absorbed in the exercises than I have ever seen before. Tis only two o'clock now. Mrs B has gone off elsewhere ; & I shall have a rainy dark afternoon to brighten for my little ones. I am so tired of this cheerless weather & long for a few consecutive days of sun shine, hot or cold. Yesterday morning was perfectly lovely, but it rained afternoon & evening. Mr Kage has called & I must stop writing.
Monday, 27th Left caller at 10 1/2 last night to me he is a bore he has a wretched cough for which I prepared him some medicine & hope it will be beneficial. There is a certain familiarity in his manner upon very slight acquaintance that is disagreeable to me always. Another delightful buckwheat breakfast. I went and returned alone, in the rain & without an umbrella, but with my old hat & cloak, did not mind it. Did not
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