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in the wrong – She is a beauty & the image of Libby Townsend. Mrs. Wilkins too is very handsome &
Miss Ternan also pretty & refined looking -
She reminded me much of Lizzy Pleasants.
I believe she is the girl who occasioned the
Dickens['s] difficulty, & for her or the sister was
designed the unfortunate tell tale bracelet.
Baby & Nurse went with me to make some calls
this afternoon – everybody out, excepting Mrs
Rupert who was out of spirits as usual & fearing
She was in the family way - poor soul, I pity her!
A letter from Mrs Morgan who is delighted
with the purchases I made for her in Paris – both India shawls and sunshade cover arrived
safely. She sends for lace flounces etc.
The children all show the greatest fancy for
drawing – a slate or pencil and paper will keep
them contented the entire day. Poultney ever
is careless about his meals if engaged at his favorite occupation. He is a sweet boy, the most loving tender heart but a [illeg.] tongue when
he is angry. He always bursts out with "you're a dirty old woman" this is the worst language