opportunity presents.

"3rd. To write down what I shall determine upon doing for the
succeeding day.

"Saw landlady and told her I was not able to pay rent.

"_December 26_, 7 A. M.:

"1st. Propose to-day, in addition to work in office, to write to Boyne.

"2nd. To get wood in trade.

"3rd. To talk with Dr. Eaton, and, perhaps, Dr. Morse.

"Rose at quarter to seven. Stopped at six wood yards trying to get
wood in exchange for printing, but failed. Did very little in office.
Walked and talked with Ike. Felt very blue and thought of drawing out.
Saw Dr. Eaton, but failed to make a trade. In evening saw Dr. Morse.
Have not done all, nor as well as I could wish. Also wrote to Boyne,
but did not mail letter.

"_January 1 (Sunday)_.--Annie not very well. Got down town about 11
o'clock. Went with Ike to Chinaman's to see about paper bags.
Returned to office and worked off a lot.

"_January 2_.--Got down town about 8 o'clock. Worked some labels. Not
much doing.

"_January 3_.--Working in office all day. De Long called to talk about