1737 March 25 (Friday). I rode to Marlborough, din’d with Mr. Hovey at Mm. Madame Fish’s. Spent the afternoon at Dr. Gott’s — was at the Colonel’s, but returned to Doctor’s. Mr. Hovey there with a Bass Viol. N.B. Mrs. H___h B___k at the Doctor’s still. Our conversation of a piece with what it used to be. I mark her admirable Conduct, her Prudence and wisdom, her good manners and her distinguishing Respectfulness to me which accompany her Denyals. After it grew late in the Evening, I rode home to Westb., through the Dark and the Dirt, but cheerfully and comfortably (comparatively). N.B. My Family all abed.