
          673.

to R's to see how the old lady was getting along.  We found her in a most
wretched condition.  Old, sick and poor.  For some time her eyes have
been so swollen that she could not see.  But, to-day, she said
they were somewhat better and she was able to raise the lid of one 
of them slightly.  Mr. W. tried to induce her to go to a hospital
<s>where</s> so that she would receive proper attention, and told her he would get her
into one.  We do not know if she will consent or not.
It was nearly 6 o'clock when we left R's for the station and
which we reached about 6.30 P.M.  We reached home at 7.30 P.M.

[293]
April 7, 1902  A short trip with Walter & Percy to the shore.  I found
Taraxacum and Medicago lupulina in bloom.  I tried to make dandelion
curls but was not successful.  On the Highwater-shrubs I observed
a peculiar crysalis(?) [chrysalis].  It appeared almost as if a slug had fastened
itself permanently to the branch.  It was nearly 1½ in. long and about
3/8 in. in diameter.  Its sides were nicely striated and along its
back was a peculiar crested ridge much darker than the rest of
its body.  It could only be removed with difficulty from the twig.
Breaking it open, I found it of a very firm consistence and yellowish
in color.  On searching for more, I found 3.  These I brought
home to watch their development.[note at top of page: In the parks Forsythia suspensa and Lonicera Tartanica were in bloom.]
        