She took care of my trunks and things when I went West--yes, and afore that when I went to Bayport to keep house for that miser'ble Cap'n Whittaker.

I ain't told you about that, but I will by and by.

Them trunks had lots of things in 'em that I didn't want to lose nor have anybody see.

My diaries--I've kept a diary since 1850--and--" "Diaries ?" interrupted Phoebe, grasping at straws.

"Did you keep a diary while you were at the Thayers ?" "Yes.