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This diary paper was jointly composed, though written mostly in Emily's hand: it was signed by both herself and Anne. What is most surprising is the poor spelling, punctuation and grammar by the 16 year old Emily - the person who was later to write one of the greatest novels ever written. The poor spelling etc. have been preserved in the copy below (though items in red are later additions to improve clarity). The reference 'Mr. Sunderland expected', relates to the parish organist from nearby Keighley, who was employed by Patrick to teach piano to Branwell, Emily and Anne.
At the time of this diary, Anne was 14 years old.
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November the 24 1834 Monday Emily Jane Brontë Anne Brontë I fed Rainbow, Diamond, Snowflake Jasper phesant
(alias this morning Branwell went down to Mr. Drivers's and brought news
that Sir Robert peel was going to be invited to stand for Leeds Anne and
I have been peeling apples for Charlotte to make an apple pudding and for
Aunt's [? - unreadable]
. . and apple Charlotte said she made puddings perfectly and she was
of a quick but lim[i]ted
intellect Taby said just now come Anne pillopuate (ie pill [peel]
a potato Aunt has come into the kitchen just now and said where are
you feet Anne Anne answered It is past Twelve o'clock Anne and I
have not tid[i]ed
ourselvs, done our bed work or done our lessons and we want to go out to
play We are going to have for Anne and I say I wonder what we shall be like
Emily and Anne November the 24 1834 |
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