with the understanding that if he
got any money by selling, I am to get some. I am now afloat again,
with the world before me. I have commenced this little book as an
experiment--to aid me in acquiring habits of regularity, punctuality,
and purpose. I will enter in it each evening the principal events of
the day, with notes, if they occur, errors committed or the reverse,
and plans for the morrow and future. I will make a practice of looking
at it on rising in the morning.

"I am starting out afresh, very much crippled and embarrassed, owing
over $200. I have been unsuccessful in everything. I wish to profit
by my experience and to cultivate those qualities necessary to success
in which I have been lacking. I have not saved as much as I ought, and
am resolved to practice a rigid economy until I have something ahead.

"1st. To make every cent I can.

"2nd. To spend nothing unnecessarily.

"3rd. To put something by each week, if it is only a five-cent piece
borrowed for the purpose.

"4th. Not to run in debt if it can be avoided."

"1st. To endeavour to make an acquaintance and friend of every one
with whom I am brought in contact.

"2nd. To stay at home less, and be more social.

"3rd. To strive to think consecutively and decide quickly."

"_February 18_.--Rose at 6 o'clock. Took cards to woodman. Went to
post-office and got two letters, one from Wallazz and another from
mother. Heard that Smith was up and would probably not go down. Tried
to hunt him up. Ran around after him a great deal. Saw him; made an
appointment, but he did not come. Finally met him about 4. He said
that he had written up for a man, who had first choice; but he would do
all he could. I was much disappointed. Went back to office; then
after Knowlton, but got no money. Then went to _Alta_ office. Smith
there. Stood talking till they went to work. Then to job office. Ike
had got four bits [50 cents] from Dr. Josselyn. Went home, and he came
out to supper.

"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 whil