August 6, 1909


...9:30 AM. I heard some one trying to get in to the chicken coop.Your Pa had gone to bed, so I went out on the porch and he went out to the shop. So I kept watch and soon he came back and then went back of the coop. So I got your Pa to get up and we went out, but could not see him. I think I could tell him if I should see him in the day time. He had pulled some of the screen off so he could get in. I do not feel sleepy, so thought I would write and tell you. I do wish you was here. I will turn the lights all out and watch a while, and then if I do not see any one, will go to bed. Our young chickens are whare any one could get them by tearing off the schreen. Well, good night. Will write some more in the morning if I am not carried off. ....