Wed., 12/31 Entertained the Bailis family tonight. This the last day of the old year and here I sit trying to make up my thoughts one year ago. Olive, Ed and I sat making resolutions. I have not kept all of mine. I have made a few friends but have not gone any further from the home spot. I guess the love and tie can not very well be severed. I belong to the children and they to me, united forever until someone comes along to take their minds and hearts from me and I hope to give them freely at the right time. It is now the New Year so I conclude my little book with a few regrets but hope the New Year will find me correcting my few faults. Lovingly, the author. (Emma Dickinson)