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APRIL - 1825
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Friday 1

I felt ‘important’. I was pleased to have a girl
recommended to me. I was gratified to hear that they had
spoken about me. I spoke of a certain thing which showed me
in a favourable light. I imagined that two persons might speak

well of me.

Saturday 2

Several times I waited to see if certain persons would
address my father in a deferential manner. I expected my
Parents to praise me for a thing I had done. I felt as if I had

done much after lending a hand in the housework. I omitted a
thing only out of fear of being held in low esteem.

Sunday 3

I showed an article I had made to receive praise for it. I
said various words to do myself credit. I did not show due
respect towards a very good person. I made a bit too much of
my supposed virtues. I was gratified at being asked my advice
by a person.

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