"Got up in good season.
"Tried to be energetic about seeing Smith. Have not done with that
matter yet, but will try every means.
"To-morrow will write to Cousin Sophia,[5] and perhaps to Wallazz and
mother, and will try to make acquaintances. Am in very desperate
plight. Courage!
"_February 19 (Sunday)_.--Rose about 9. Ran a small bill with Wessling
for flour, coffee, and butter. After breakfast took Harry around to
Wilbur's. Talked a while. Went down town. Could not get in office.
Went into _Alta_ office several times. Then walked around, hoping to
strike Smith. Ike to dinner. Afterward walked with him, looking for
house. Was at _Alta_ office at 6, but no work. Went with Ike to
Stickney's and together went to _Californian_ office. Came home and
summed up assets and liabilities. At 10 went to bed, with
determination of getting up at 6 and going to _Bulletin_ office.
"Have wasted a great deal of time in looking for Smith. Think it would
have been better to have hunted him at once or else trusted to luck.
There seems to be very little show for me down there. Don't know what
to do.
"_February 20_.--Got up too late to go to the _Bulletin office_.
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