Our great-grandmother was an amazing woman. And here, one hundred years later, we have her diary.
Take a trip to the past through the eyes of a teen-age girl, and marvel at how the world has changed -
and the many ways it has not.

Thursday, July 12, 2012

July 12, 1912 - Friday


12 Went to H's house about 9 A.M. Helped her pack and had lots of fun. Stayed to lunch. Played "Artists" some more. Poor Harry! she must be pretty sick of the game. Went to Mahoney's for supper and caught a fleeting glimpse of the fair Daniel. Went back to H's. She, Katherine and I played "Artists" some more. H. had to go away but K. and I read some then I came home and found there the letter (on the preceding page) from Don. Patched up the envelope which was rather torn and pasted the letter in here. P.S. Hope Don comes home soon. Chris (the canary) was furious with me when I came in because I had neglected him. Muz was at the Cook's for supper.

(the preceding page with envelope)


(Enclosed in the envelope)


The Maples
Enfield, Mass
Thursday P.M.

Dear Marg: -
                Was glad to get the letter from you this evening and I would be gladder yet to get another before I return. You write good letters. I can’t say that you are very explicit in giving me the quotations but I am glad to know that I am in with the rest of the live stock. Great Caesar’s ghost! I wish that girl would play a new tune. Honest, she plays one song even more than I do. However, she’s got indigo eyes and wears lavender dresses and hair ribbons. Speaking of hair ribbons how’s the little pink fairy? Come to think of it I haven’t seen her for almost a month!! Say you know that blooming piano across the road has got my rag out a yard and I can’t concentrate my shattered thoughts sufficiently to complete any single line of thought. Sounds as if I were writing poetry, doesn’t it? Really I think I’d make a perfectly good poet. My hair has grown yards since I’ve been here. Hanged if those boobs aren’t singing now!!! It’s really impossible for me to write. Please write to me again before Saturday?? Hope your new diet agrees with you – Very sincerely
Don

I use undoubtedly the finest envelopes you ever saw! Haven’t taken pictures yet of the queens. Hope to be allowed to take yours when I return?


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