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CHAPTER IV.

diarycontinued—1810

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April 29th.—My nephew took leave of me, returning to Cambridge.

May 4th.—I went to Slough, my brother going to town with Mrs. H. He returned after a short stay, and I remained with him till Mrs. H. came home again. Some of my last days of staying at Slough I spent in papering and painting the rooms I was to occupy in a small house of my brother's attached to the Crown Inn, to which I removed.

July 13th.—I went to remain at my brother's house during the time he, with Mrs. H. and Miss Baldwin, went to Scotland. *****

Sept. 18th.—My brother and the family returned, and Dietrich came to Slough, a room being prepared for him in my cottage. *****

Dec. 1st—Dietrich went to town to enter on his winter engagement. ***** ***** ***** *****