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admittance. Disappointed at the hospitality of private houses I turned my thoughts to the stores. I soon came in sight of a "Grocery and Provision Store" and crossed the street, entered, purchased some bird seed and learned the way to Mr. David Ellis! When I reached [[unclear]] I was not recognized, but was invited in. Thankful for this I entered, accepted a seat, and a second time introduced myself. When I mentioned my name, Mrs. Ellis seemed very glad to see me, as those who know our parents usually do. She took of my things and made kind inquiries about our folks. When I told her I was going to attend the Sem. and wanted to find a boarding place She said she thought I could find a place without difficulty. I inquired whether she took borders she said she did not, but said it very pleasantly. Soon her daughter came in, and after we talked awhile she asked me where I was going to board. I told her I was looking for a place. She said, "Why couldn't you accommodate her? I should think you might." Her mother said "I do not know but I could" They both said, out to compliment me perhaps that they would like to have me [[unclear]] as they were lonely so much as Mr. Ellis was gone most of the time. He is a drove. I | admittance. Disappointed at the hospitality of private houses I turned my thoughts to the stores. I soon came in sight of a "Grocery and Provision Store" and crossed the street, entered, purchased some bird seed and learned the way to Mr. David Ellis! When I reached [[unclear]] I was not recognized, but was invited in. Thankful for this I entered, accepted a seat, and a second time introduced myself. When I mentioned my name, Mrs. Ellis seemed very glad to see me, as those who know our parents usually do. She took of my things and made kind inquiries about our folks. When I told her I was going to attend the Sem. and wanted to find a boarding place She said she thought I could find a place without difficulty. I inquired whether she took borders she said she did not, but said it very pleasantly. Soon her daughter came in, and after we talked awhile she asked me where I was going to board. I told her I was looking for a place. She said, "Why couldn't you accommodate her? I should think you might." Her mother said "I do not know but I could" They both said, out to compliment me perhaps that they would like to have me [[unclear]] as they were lonely so much as Mr. Ellis was gone most of the time. He is a drove I think. Miss Ellis soon asked me if I had been |
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admittance. Disappointed at the hospitality of private houses I turned my thoughts to the stores. I soon came in sight of a "Grocery and Provision Store" and crossed the street, entered, purchased some bird seed and learned the way to Mr. David Ellis! When I reached unclear I was not recognized, but was invited in. Thankful for this I entered, accepted a seat, and a second time introduced myself. When I mentioned my name, Mrs. Ellis seemed very glad to see me, as those who know our parents usually do. She took of my things and made kind inquiries about our folks. When I told her I was going to attend the Sem. and wanted to find a boarding place She said she thought I could find a place without difficulty. I inquired whether she took borders she said she did not, but said it very pleasantly. Soon her daughter came in, and after we talked awhile she asked me where I was going to board. I told her I was looking for a place. She said, "Why couldn't you accommodate her? I should think you might." Her mother said "I do not know but I could" They both said, out to compliment me perhaps that they would like to have me unclear as they were lonely so much as Mr. Ellis was gone most of the time. He is a drove I think. Miss Ellis soon asked me if I had been