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--- came in and had quite a chat with Lora. When he wanted to leave, boys held the door. He gave the door such a kick that split the lower pannel. -Nearly collapsed laughing. (He's my beau's cousin.) Boarded train at Waverly at 4:50. They carried a young man on the train and took him off at Roher. Noone at Palmyra dept knew. Lora saw a boy who said Mr. Butcher's were in town. Went flying uptown. Saw Irwin and Grant. Saw Butcher's leaving. Saw Elbert. Met Butcher's at the depot. I rode out to Orah's. Nell was there. We went as far as depot with her. Got my valise. Amos came across from the Mill with some bread for Orah to take home. Carter told me what Mary Bob said. (He's kind-a contrary and she is too, and I don't know how it will suit, I'm afraid they won't get along