Well, we went. We didn't get started 'til about seven because my dress was at the cleaner's and they were slow in getting it done. We had to do such a lot of detouring that we didn't get out home 'til about quarter of nine. Babe was there looking rather sad, and when I took the kids upstairs to "pajama" them, Mama came along and told me that she left Jimmy, walked out home a week ago Thursday. She wouldn't say what was wrong except that she couldn't stand his temper -- and she is expecting the stork in four months. Papa was dying to go to an old-time dance out to Walter Placketts, so he, John & I went. We all rode in the front seat, me in the middle. I danced with Papa, John, & Uncle Leon. John danced with Audrey & Aunt Dell, too. And Papa -- I couldn't keep track of him. He sure is crazy about dancing. They served ice cream & cake & took up a collection. The music was violin & guitar by the two Petersons. Got home about 2 o'clock and Bricky woke up at 5, after which no one got any sleep.
John drove in & got Zella & Buster & we all drove to the cemetery in "our" car. Saw a lot of old friends: Aunt Jennie & Uncle Ed, Mary M., Wanda Wood, Nellie H.M. (she's awfully fat). We went to Zella's for dinner. After that, I put Jackie to bed &Bricky lay down with Mama, and I went gadding. Went up to Grandma H's & visited with her, Grandpa & Aunt Jennie. The latter brought me a piece. On my way home, I went by Palmers & stopped for a minute & visited with Miss Helen, Mrs. P. & Mrs. Beale. I forgot to say that John, John Burton & Paul went fishing right after dinner & got back Sunday morning about ten. Papa rode out home with them & drove to town after supper. The rest of us ate supper with Zella, after which, we went to the show & dance. Zella took the kids out of the show 'cause none of them would behave & Bricky & Jackie were so fierce at the dance, Zella & I took the kids & went home to her house where we stayed all night.
Dorothy dropped in Sunday morning & took Bricky to S.S. with her. She said she met Babe & Jimmy driving out home. We all went out home for dinner & Mam said Jimmy followed them out home Sat. night & "honked" for Babe & she went with him & they came out Sun. a.m. for her things. Well, I hope he treats her right now -- I sure hate to see her unhappy. They weren't out for dinner -- Jimmy had to work. Immediately after dinner, we all went to Elm Creek -- went in our car. Paul drove. I sat between him & Papa in the front seat, because I'm the only grown-up who would fit there. Paul played with Burlingame, but Elm Creek won. It was real windy & cool enough for a wrap. Bricky had intended to stay at Granny's for a week, but when we got ready to go home, she wanted to go with us. So of course she did. We got home about nine -- stopped at Johnsons for a bit. John friend our fish when we got home & we ate it & some baked means Mama sent with us. Forgot to say the boys got four channel cats, averaging about three pounds apiece. Aunt Jennie told me how much they all liked John (my John). I told her he was as nice as he seemed. She looked real nice with her hair bobbed. She has her school back & has a second-grade certificate. They are going to drive up someday this week.
I tried to work on my lesson this morning, but my brain was too thick, so I embroidered on my dress. Jackie has been bathed & is asleep and Bricky went to sleep of her own accord. I got a letter from Virgil this morning -- nothing much in it -- but some kisses for Bricky. Mrs. Anderson invited us over Thurs. eve. They're going to have a shower for Virgil -- he's going to be married. I forgot something else. I bought some books -- thought I had broken that habit-- but!!! They're supposed to be for children under school age (and on up) and we do need something of the sort. Think Daddy was a bit provoked but -- !
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