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Belle Robinson diary, 1875-1877

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me. I was ugly until late in the afternoon & lazy too, for many of my duties are neglected. I went over to Allies a few minutes & then Allie & Lillie came over here & I was happy for I feel so good with them, I cant give definite reasons why & I don't care to. Then we went over to Linn's. Kate Hosford was there. I was shocked. I can't help it. Perhaps I am old fashioned or stiff but I do think my was is best. Oh! I do want to be frank, honest, straight-forward with everybody. but how can I? All my happy freedom with Allie & Lillie was lost & I left them (Allie, Lillie, Walie & Pate) & went up stairs to Linn & Grace & fealt bad again. I wonder if it is one or others than are wrong no not wrong but changed, I am beginning to believe that Linn does not like me as she use too It is two weeks today since she has come to see
 
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