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March 29-April 4
No church. We are all much troubled to hear that Sue is no better. Wish much some of the family could go down to see her. Feel troubled too about Dick. He does not seem to get his strength; has constant pains in his limbs. It is the effects of dyptheria, I suppose. I wrote Sue a letter. Had one from Jabe to my joy. He is still in N.C. and has had quite a tramp around the Old North State looking after conscipts. He has sent me several letters but they have never come to hand. Seems to be hurt that I would allow myself to think he would pass on his way home without taking a peep at me. His work in N.C. is now finished and he will be ordered off in a week or so somewhere else. Mississippi he hopes and then if he has to come to Richmond will see me. He hears but seldom from the little woman; seems troubled in mind about her. Hope much they may soon be together again. Sam sends me an autograph letter of General Lee's which I shall put in my Old Curiosity Shop ....I believe he really cares for me and does not look upon me only as a trouble. On, dear me, I'm getting to such an unpopular age that I must feel shy of asking favors of boys particularly .... Dave had put me off Monday so I'm still at home. I'm busy with nothing-making scrapbooks, reading, knitting and sewing a little ....Wednesday April lst I get to Sister Mary's. Find Sally Williamson there ready for me. I'm so glad to see her once more. A warm welcome from Sister Mary, the two nieces and all. They seem glad to see me. Find Bob Lewis with them. News!!! A love affair in the making. I'm surprised and pleased. I'm taken into the confidences of all parties. Sister Mary and I discuss Lydia's affairs. Think she has made a fortunate escape. Capt. B.B. of Company H will be caught yet if he don't mind ....Good Friday the 3rd we go to church but I'm not able to hear anything [being much afflicted with deafness.] . Saturday Nannie and Tom Page and the baby, little Ella arrive. We have quite a houseful of pleasant people ....
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