Morning, gradually recovering, but very slowly. Weather still con-238tinues rainy and damp so that I did not venture out. Amused myself in reading Gaieties and Gravities1 and many other books, but felt rather dull on the whole at continuing in the house so long. In the afternoon amused myself in writing to my Mother.2 George came in both in the afternoon and evening but staid only a few moments each time. Went to bed early.

Morning, finished my letter to my Mother and a Note to Abby.1 Received agreeable ones from my father as well as my Mother, which with the weather put me in quite tolerable spirits. I went to the Office but did not study. Called at Mr. Brooks room and found that Abby was in town at Mrs. Frothingham’s where I went down to see her. She had come in yesterday morning. Stopped only a moment and wasted the remainder of the morning at George’s Office. Afternoon at Mrs. Frothingham’s and did not return until ten.

Morning passed at home, rain again and bad weather. Occupied myself in reading Voltaire’s Louis 14th. George called in for a few moments only. Afternoon, Genl. Boyd called and spent a few minutes, with a glass of Curacoa for me. Began to feel dull at being alone and decided upon risking myself out so I went to Mrs. Frothingham’s and spent the evening pleasantly in conversation. Returned in a heavy rain but well defended.

Morning at the Office. Blackstone. Weather still unpleasant and rainy. And the town perfectly dull. I have seldom known a time when there was so very little to interest me. Went to Mrs. Frothingham’s in the afternoon and talked with Abby. Remained all the evening and had some conversation concerning Mr. Everett. My opinions of his character are completely formed.

The weather still continues the same and could almost impress us with the belief that the sun never will be seen again. Morning at the 239Office. Wrote a letter to my father, not long as I have gathered but little subject during the week. Blackstone. Conversation with George concerning a certain letter from John.1 In the afternoon took a walk and passed the remainder at Mrs. Frothingham’s with Abby.