
          562.

time we were at the railroad tracks.  We then climbed the hillside to
the Observatory.  It was a very warm day and the climbing was very
hard work, but they were all pleased and thought they had been well repaid
when they reached the top and saw the pretty view.  We remained
on the Observatory quite a while then started homeward, taking the 
path along the crest of the hill.  On our way down Hilton Av. the ladies
had each collected a nice bouquet of Daisies and Black-eyed Susans. These were
hidden in a clump of bushes.  We were, therefore,  obliged to cut over to Hilton
Av. again.  After much seeking the exact spot was found and all the bouquets
gotten except one.  The day was very warm; thunderstorms had been predicted
but failed to materialize.

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June 22, 1901.  With Mr. W. to Marley.  We took the early train to Glenburnie
then walked to M. over the usual route.  It was very warm, so we walked <s>took</s>
<s>our time</s> leisurely, stopping frequently to enjoy any cool breeze, that happened to
come along.  Along the borders of our path Tepriosia was plentiful
and beautiful.  But the prettiest display of flowers was at the head
of the branch.  Here the shore was lined with patches of yellow, blue,
white and green.  We rested under a tree, quite a while and admired
the pretty picture.  We then went over to R's and borrowed the boat.
If the stream looked beautiful from the shore, it looked doubly

        