Just a couple months after arriving in England, Willard had already walked many miles along picturesque English lanes and through the beautifully verdant countryside. Some days were a pleasant stroll during the nice weather, but on the rainy or snowy days, instead of simply traversing, he trudged. Below is an entry from a day that was more trudging and another entry from Willard noting his repairs to his worn socks.
Thursday Nov. 24/04 Chester Le St. snowing & raining
In the forenoon we wrote and studied. In the afternoon set out for Grange Villa through the storm. Slush and mud was fearful. Arrived at Sister Smiths who had a nice warm fire in the grate. We were wet and the fire felt fine. After drying ourselves, tea was prepared after which we spent a pleasant evening by the fireside chatting and talking. We should of held Mutual tonight, but as he weather was so stormy we postponed a week. We took our journey homeward and retired on arriving.
Wednesday December 7/04. 5 Wesley Terrace. Chester le St.
In the forenoon I went to Wilsons Store. Bought some yarn. Came home and darned my socks. Then studied till noon. After dinner I went to West Pelton to tract. Elder Cottrell went to Waldridge. I distributed the tracts I had and sold all the books I had. Then I called on Sister Warren. Had tea there then went to Mr. Jordans at Newfield. Met Elder Cottrell there at 7 P.M. We commences our cottage meeting. Had a nice meeting. A good spirit was present. After meeting, Mrs. Jordan prepared supper. We ate, then went home.
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