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Dec. 24th
Miss Fontaine and two Miss Bibbs from Charlottesville join our party. We amuse ourselves decorating the parlor with greens for Xmas. Bob insists that we shall have a mistletoe bough though he is the last one to take advantage of it. Xmas Eve we have a quiet time. The juveniles are all agog about Santa Claus. We are all visited during the night by that notable personage. Xmas Day roused early by all kinds of music ....Attend services at Grace Church and have a sermon from Mr. Boyden suitable for the season ....After Church Sue Stanford [Bacon], Mr. [James Terrel] Bacon and Miss Emily Griswold [a northern woman who is teaching the children at The Creek] go back to Uncle Bob's with us. Fall in love with Miss Griswold at first sight. Should like much to have her as a friend. I am well aware that such sudden friendships are dangerous trials and often end in pain to both parties but I think I could trust her. We pair off the first day of our meeting and are looked upon as lovers by the rest of the company. Xmas night have some very amusing charades. Miss Emily proves herself a fine actress.
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