Saturday, June 15, 1912

Zella got a letter today from Superintendent Eby of Shawnee Co. saying that she would have to attend Institute at Topeka. Zella & I went to town this afternoon. I saw Josie & Alice Cleland & I went around with them. Josie is going to have a surprise for Olive Tuesday Eve. & I went with her to invite Jean, Lloyd & Howard. Then I went over to Mabel's & she brought me to town where I saw Bernice with the buggy and so came home. Ogilvia brought Zella home from town and then came out again after supper.

Friday, June 14, 1912

Zella came home tonight. Mama & I went up to Aunt Lulu's this afternoon. Baby & Bernice went to the library.

Thursday, June 13, 1912

It rained early this morning. I think today is Elma F's birthday. Bernice, Baby & Papa were up to Uncle Jim's this afternoon. Uncle Ed & Aunt Jennie ditto. Uncle Ed clipped Uncle Jim's hair and Aunt Lulu didn't like it so she & the Kid stayed here while Uncle Jim took Ed & Jennie home.

Wednesday, June 12, 1912

Today is Ralph Hoggin's third birthday. Bernice & I went to town this afternoon. I wore my pink dress, white hat and bag. Imagine how cute I looked! I saw Mabel & went a piece with her down to her grandmother's. She was quite hilarious. I told her my affairs -- in fact made her my confidante -- to please her and satisfy myself. I saw Howard and talked to him. He wants us & Harold & Olive (if she is willing) to go riding some night this week. D___ it! There is nothing to go to in this town and the folks won't let me go riding. They might if it hadn't been for my "Diary." I got me some white canvas slippers, and I weigh 95 lbs. I saw Niels J. I guess a crowd of the boys are going to Lyndon tonight to a dance. Aunt Lulu was down this afternoon. Bernice and I started to read "Oliver Twist." I have read it before.

Tuesday, June 11, 1912

I got a card from Vera G. and a letter from Dorothy S. Of course, Mama had to read them! Ugh --------------. I started some tatting today. Aunt Lulu was down this evening.

Monday, June 10, 1912

Howard called me up today -- first time since Friday. His voice was "music" to my ears! My prayer tonight was: "Oh, God, all I ask is that I may have Howard's love and that someday I may be his wife."

Sunday, June 9, 1912

It rained all day again today. I made some candy this afternoon. Baby, Bernice & I wrote letters to Zella & just to think! I had to red my letter aloud so I didn't get to tell Zella anything I wanted to. I don't get to see anyone to tell them my joys, troubles, etc. and I can't write them because Mama is bound she shall read every letter I get or send Oh!!!!!!!

Saturday, June 8, 1912

It rained this afternoon. I got a letter from Delia Cooke today which caused Mama to give me a lecture. I know its cowardly but nevertheless I wish I was dead! Bernice & I started to read "Old Curiousity Shop".

Friday, June 7, 1912

I made an envelope bag today (for Zella), and Mama and I made me a white hat. I got a letter from Viola Shadeli. Bernice & Baby went over to Grandma's for cherries.

Thursday, June 6, 1912

Bernice and Baby went to town this afternoon and while they were gone, Edith Fast and Mary Hile came out. We three went over to the orchard with Mr. Pratt and ate mulberries. When we got back, Bernice and Evelyn Rafter were there. We all went over into the pasture for strawberries, and Edith and I went over and looked at the graves. I read Dorothy South last week and Our Bessie this week.