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June 29/97.
Old Mrs. --- from the poor house here again with [aprons] to sell. Previously we had invested, Mrs. S. in particular buying for others. No one specially needing any this morning, but Mrs. S. could not bear to send her off, so thought she would take two for her "girls"—then decided to include Miss Newell, bought three. Remembering that Mrs. Bradley & C. is here at work—washing—she decided to buy the lot—four. I give up mine & Mrs. B. & C. are supplied. Mrs. --- goes away rejoicing.