Book 1

78 pages, 64 dated entries

Jan. 1, 1919.

We salute you, 1919! May you bring me luck, success, peace of mind and heart, and above all help me to be sensible. Today everyone should be rejoicing and "turning over new leaves" for the better, but all is dark and gloomy to me.

My heart and soul and mind are raging a battle. Can you, little diary, blame me for being blue and cross? You who know the secrets of my heart; I know that you can't blame me.

Why, oh, why does Marion treat me as he does? Is it because he knows that I do care for him, and therefore, has gotten disgusted? God, my Maker, knows that I care for

him, but believe me, Diary, it isn't my fault. I would not like him if I could help it because I have sense "enuf" to know that he is only flirting with me, that is, was flirting with me because the little flirtation is nearly at a close, practically, has ended. But still like a fool I hold on, I, Henrietta Gaillard, force myself upon him. I must say for myself, however, that he is the first boy I ever forced myself upon — I simply have to ask him to dance with me now, and before he seemed to want me to dance with him, but I suppose he did that so that I would fall all the harder. And, believe me, I fell — and I lit so hard that I

haven't gotten on my feet again; but time makes you forget all things so give me, a poor little fool, a little time. You know it's hard to be thrust away like a broken doll, but that's exactly the way Marion did. When I was new he fondled, loved, petted and played with me, and stayed with me the whole time nearly when we were both at a dance, but now the novelty has worn off — and I suppose he wants a new one or will return to the one he really cares for, whoever she may be, the lucky person, as he thrusts me away as a child would a broken doll. Just look how he did me

last night, the last day of 1918. He absolutely ignored me, and I don't believe he would have danced with me at all if I hadnt made him. I had the headache anyway, but notwithstanding, I was having a very nice time until he treated me so badly, and then, my spirits fell and everybody asked me what was the matter that I looked as tho I was terribly blue, and one boy had the audacity to say, "Don't worry, little girl, don't take it so hard; Nance looks as tho he's in heaven over there talking to that girl. And when I lied and told that fellow that I didn't care for Marion except as merely a friend and that I simply knew him down

at Craven, and that it didn't make any difference to me who he danced, talked, or stayed with. He said, "You can't tell me that, little girl, or fool yourself into believing that either." Yes; he really has made me the laughing stock of the Hall. Everybody knows how much I care for him because we made it so very noticeable by staying in the "corner" to-gether the whole time we were there almost, and now he very seldom ever dances with me, so naturally, everyone asks me "what's the matter with Marion, are you mad, why don't you dance to-gether as much as you use to do?" I'm sick

of the whole darn thing. I think I had better stop going to Craven Hall. I know he would be glad and really it would be better for me, but can I do without even seeing him dance with another? No; not as long as I feel as I do now. I'd have to see him even tho he wouldn't dance with me or have anything to do with me. There I go. Oh, what a fool I am. Why can't I forget him, forget that I ever knew him, forget that he is in the land of the living? Maybe it's because it's quite a new sensation. I don't mean this as conceit — but in every other flirtation I always came out "to the good". If there was any falling done it wasn't

me. Maybe some of it was my fault. I knew he was flirting from the start, and I should not have fallen for him but I simply couldn't help it. It was not my fault.

I was satisfied with one feature of that dance and that was that Marion danced the old year out and the new year in with me, but he wouldn't if I hadn't asked him to "break me". Never mind, maybe some day he will know how he makes me feel. Some day he may care for someone and maybe they will treat him as he treats me, then, and not 'til then, he will understand.

All I have to say tho, is that even tho he doesn't

even like me I love him, oh, I love him. I could forgive almost anything he'd do, because I love him.

"Altho you're not true May God bless you, That's the cure of an aching heart!"

"That's me all over, Mable", when it comes to him.

Went to town. Met Davy Doar and went to movies. Had a wonderful time. Saw Mr. Malin, Mr. Marklesein and several others.

Did not go to the dance to-night; I wonder if Marion missed me? I bet he didn't know I wasn't there, and if he did he was glad I wasn't there.

Jan - 2nd

Monday — Awoke feeling blue. Went to

school. Came out, was waiting on car at Codies corner, met Mr. Plunnes, a friend of Luda's. Got a letter from Marion, bless his heart. Went up to Inez's about seven o'clock and stayed until nine. Had a nice time. Tried to teach Kenneth Baldwin and Mae Boyd how to dance. Came home at nine and am now going to bed, so good-night Diary, and Marion —, you are both precious especially the latter.

Jan. 3

Today was better. Went to school of course. Came home, went after the mail, nothing doing. Helen Grimsley and I went up to Mrs. Inez's and then up to Shanyer Boyds and danced some. Went to Keith's with Mae. It was

wonderful, better than I've seen in a long time. Came home about ten o'clock.

Jan. 4

An all round good day. Got up about eight o'clock, and about twelve Mother, Sister, Ben and I went up town to do some shopping. Came home about 5:15 and then went back in town to the dance on the 7:45 car. Mae and Sister went with me. Mother stayed at home because she has been sick with a cold and sore-throat. I had a wonderful time at the dance. Met lots of good-looking fellows and some wonderful dancers. Mrs. Considine, Davy Doar, Mr. Macimire, Mr. O'Neill, Mr. Rhearson, Mr. Nelson and last, but not least Marion E. Nance were there. Marion was lovely to me.

I was determined to "play the game" so I was very indifferent to Marion. He asked me for a dance so I gave him the third, later I gave him two more. He danced quite a bit with Miss Yates again. Since he has known me he hasn't danced with her at all until last night, not that I had anything to do with it, but he's good at "rushing" a girl and then "dropping" her. "Experience keeps a dear school, but fools will learn in no other." Towards the latter part of the dance Marion and I were talking until the music started, he said, "Have you this dance?" I said, "Yes, I have it with a blonde fellow." He asked me then if he didn't come would I sit it out with him, so I told him yes. I turned my back so the fellow

wouldn't see me and talked to the dearest thing living. I did the same way on the next dance and the third was "Home Sweet Home" and I always dance that with Marion. We talked things over and now we aren't as "desperately in love" as we were, but just good friends. He asked me did I want him to come to see me again. I told him he could if he wanted to. He has gone away out of town to-day so I guess I'll see him Wednesday, I hope so at least. We parted on good terms, I wonder how long it'll last?

Came home from the dance on last car went to bed about one.

Jan. 5

Sunday and all is well. I got up about

nine o'clock and went to church. I had to dress for church in about ten or fifteen minutes. Got home from church, had dinner and mother and Sister and Ben went up to Mrs. Ivey's. I stayed at home, and studied my lessons. Later about 5:15 I went up to Mrs. Ivey's. Hunter had a date with the Captain, so Hassel, Sue Baldwin, Helen Grimsley, Harry and myself went up in Sue's room and stayed. I stayed until about six o'clock and Mother me I came home. I was feeling badly as I was taking cold and I thought I'd go to bed early because Marion was out of town — as he had gone to Batesburg I suppose. Why can't he like me when I like him so much? I've found out I have to treat Marion indifferently or he won't like me

at all. But about seven-thirty Mr. Atchley came, he just dropped in, and later Mr. Wohlford came — I did not know he was in town even — He looks well, better than I've ever seen him. He has heard all about Marion. I don't know how he heard tho. He told me Marion could not come to see me so often now, but believe me, Marion E. Nance can come when he wants to. Mr. Wohlford left about 9:45 and Mr. Atchley left about 10:15. I then went to bed after getting something to eat. I ate a whole small onion for my cold!

Jan. 6

I have a miserable cold, didn't get up until eleven o'clock. Mother and Sister and Ben went to town at something past twelve. I could

not go out of the house, as had to sit by the fire and read "The Daughter of Anderson Crow" and take Aspirin. Harry Ivey came and stayed a long time with me. Marian Holmes phoned and asked me was I going to the 4th Brigade dance at Craven Hall. I told her I looked like going to a dance. Harry went after the mail for me. I heard from St. Jimmy Sore. Sister me Ben came home before mother and Sister had supper done when mother came. Mac came over right after I finished my supper and stayed until nine. He brought me some candy. Mother gave me a glass full of hot water, paregoric and soda for my cold, some dose. I went to bed about eleven

o'clock. I wish Marion would write to me, it would make me feel better — I'm sorry I like him so much, especially since he doesn't like me at all. I suppose I'll have to finish the game, with a brave, smiling face altho I know I'm playing a losing game for "I played my heart and lost, now alone I must pay the cost." Never mind I'll make out to him that I don't care.

Jan - 7

Still at home on account of my cold, altho I feel better to-day. I got up about eleven o'clock, had my breakfast and then donned my stockings, and washed a few crepe de chine handkerchiefs and silk stockings. Mac came

about dinner-time and brought me some cream. It was fine. Louis Clifford, a sailor, came out to see us, and stayed about an hour. He looks well. Got a letter from Luda, Harry and Mae went after the mail. We had late dinner and I sat around and read until about ten o'clock and then went to bed.

Jan. 8

My cold is worse to-day, or rather I feel worse. Wednesday and I not able to go to the dance. Gosh! That is tough. I won't see my Marion to-night, no telling when I'll see him again. He wouldn't care tho, if he never saw me again. I wish I could say that about him. I got up late and went over to the store a-while. Harry, Kelly, Penn Bond

were all over there. Mother called me home. She said I'd have Influenza if I didn't stay out of the damp. We had late dinner and I sat by the fire reading a book when Mac came to see how I was feeling, and later Helen Grimsley brought me a letter and a card from Ellis M. Wilson, bless his heart. After all I believe he is the sweetest of all. I couldn't go to the dance to-night on account of my cold. I think Mac and Harry went, also Jennings Worde. I suppose Marion is there flirting with everyone. I bet he didn't think of me once, not even when they played "Home, Sweet Home", but here I sit dreaming and longing for him. Why, oh, why doesn't he like me? That's the

one question I keep asking myself, but is never answered. Never mind, maybe someday I'll meet someone I really love and someone that will really love me. Maybe this feeling for Marion will wear off, but it's on pretty tight now, but "Time is the greatest Healer." Please, please let him think of me to-night when they play "Home, Sweet Home" and miss me, and want to see me, and come to see me, and love me. Good-night, diary, it does me lots of good to unburden my heart and soul to you, so please keep it secret.

Jan. 9

Went to school to-day for the first time this week. Got along fine. Had Latin written and got C, had an algebra test and got 100. Now don't you think I'm

doing well? Got home from school and had no mail. I went up to the Ivey's for a while. Sue was there. Mae came up in the truck, so Hassel, Sue and I made him take us to ride in the truck! I came home from there about 5:30, studied my lessons and retired at 10:00. Some early bird! Absolutely nothing to do. Nobody ever comes to see me. Oh, why can't Marion come to see me. "Nobody loves me, and my hands are cold!" I can sit on my hands, tho, thank Goodness! I am forgetting Marion. I don't love him as I did, that is, I don't blindly worship him as I did. I'm afraid when I see him again, it will come back double strong — Never mind, I will forget !!??? Will I???

Jan - 10

Went to school. My cold is a great deal better, I'm glad to say. Came home from school, after waiting a whole hour for the darned old car, had dinner, went up to Helen's to get her to go to the post office with me — There was no mail again. Came home and Ike came over for a few minutes, then we went over to the store until Mother called me home. Some Baby Jame! I haven't a date, how I wish someone would come and we'd go to Keith's. Would not that be nice?

Just think to-morrow is Saturday! To-morrow night or evening rather! I can hardly wait. The dance at 8. I hope Marion will be there and be real sweet to me.

By the way, I saw him up street this afternoon, when I was waiting on the car, about 3 o'clock, in a truck — He evidently did not see me, because he did not speak. Maybe he did not see me purposely. Oh Goodness! don't let that be true — I don't expect I'd better go to the dance, because I have a bad cold, and Influenza is raging so I might take it, oh, but I do want to go. Arthur Wohlford came about eight o'clock. I was quite surprised I didn't have a date with him. We went up to the Ivey's to let Arthur speak to them — Miss Wright, two soldiers and the Captain were there, we danced and had a fine time. One of the soldiers danced like Marion, only

not as well of course. We came home about ten and he stayed until eleven fifteen. Mr. Wohlford is certainly a nice, neat, well behaved, refined fellow. You can tell he has been brought up well, and has good blood back of him. I went to bed right after he left.

Jan — 11

Saturday and all is well! My one day of all the week! I got up rather late, had breakfast and then proceeded to "watch" Ben ride up and down the pavement on his wheel. Kelly and Harry came to keep me company. Sister and I swept the yard. Quite industrious I am. I'd make a nice house-keeper, don't you think? Went to the matinee at Keith's with

Kelly. It was very good. After Keith's we went to the movies, and after that I had to come home because I had to dress again for the dance.

We went to the dance and oh, boy! did I have a good time? I'll say I did. Fannie and Mrs. Mc Gill went with me. Marion was there when I got there. He came over and "broke me" right away and asked me for a dance. I was then supremely happy — Oh! he is so sweet. I adore him! I gave him a dance and he told me he wasn't feeling well, that he had a violent headache, and thought he would go. My world crashed about me then, but I told him he'd better go to the drug store and take something

He told me to meet him at the door after the dance, but I never saw him. He didn't dance for it. He told me he'd be back before time to go home. I missed him lots but I had a good time. Mr. Neil, a civilian, and a wonderful dancer, was there, Mr. Carpenter, and Mr. Moore from Greenville, Chessie, Davy, Arthur and lots of others. I made Davy Doar mad, for which I'm sorry. I like him and he is awfully nice to me. I'm going to try and "make up" with him Wednesday. Marion really came back about eleven o'clock. He came over and "broke me" as soon as he came in, the precious darling, I do so love him. It makes my heart feel like it is going to jump out of my mouth when I see him! I came home with mother, Fannie, Bessie, Nevin and

not break, or dance with anyone else.

Mrs. Mc Gill and Mr. Hall, Mr. Ben Swygert and Mr. Bradley, Fannie and I — with our mothers — were waiting on the car at Washington street. Every man that passed flirted. Five soldiers in a car motioned to the car door to ask us if we wanted to go home with them — they didn't know our mothers were with us, because we were in front of them. Of course we didn't, but these two civilians came by and did the same thing. We were safe in smiling, and why not? Was not both our mothers there? They passed us several times and I saw this good looking civilian coming towards me — walking — and looking at me as if he knew

me. His face was very familiar. He stopped and shook hands with me, and asked me if we were going home. I told him yes and then introduced him to Fannie. I told him I was sorry but I had forgotten his name, so he told me it was Bradley. I told him our mothers would have to go as we piled in, and at the next corner met the rest of the bunch. That boy said when we were going to get in the car that he didn't believe he'd met me. I insisted that he had met me at Craven Hall, so he said yes he remembered. I don't, tho. Ha! Ha! Ha! We had a good time. Got home about 12:30.

Jan — 12

Got up and went to Trinity to church with mother. Arthur came out after dinner, brought me a magazine and a box of candy. Mother asked him to stay for "tea", but he refused. I did not have a date that night as I hadn't made one hoping that Marion would want to come, but he did not. He said he was going out of town, but I think he just told me that because he did not want to come to see me. Such is life! I studied my lessons, and went to bed about 10 o'clock.

Jan — 13

Went to school. Mother has a bad cold again.

Went after the mail in the afternoon and lots of the college girls and me asked Helen to go up to Practice Hall and dance. We went and had a nice time, I met lots of nice girls. I came home from there — it was most dark — and studied my lessons. I went up to the Ivey's for a while thinking that Mr. Brown, a soldier, a wonderful dancer with whom I dance a great deal, and a wonderful piano player, would be up there. However, he could not come so I tried to give Kenneth and Mac another lesson in dancing. Came home a little after ten.

Jan — 14

Went to school. Came home and went to the post office with Helen regardless of my feelings. I had been feeling "punk" all day. The college girls called us so we went up to Practice Hall and danced a little, but it was a little because I simply did not feel like dancing. Came home and studied a little, but I was so sick I couldn't stay up any longer so I went to bed about nine o'clock after taking a lots of medicine.

Jan — 15

Went to school. I feel a whole lot better. Came home from school and studied a while and then went up to Helen's. Came home and studied some

more and then dressed for the dance. I went up to the Ivey's to go with them, mother not being able to go. Kenneth, Sue and Hassel went on the quarter past seven car, but Hunter wasn't ready so I waited on her and we went on the next car. Jennings Worde, and a Mr. Evans went in the hall with us. Sammie went to town with us. We hardly recognized him as a civilian. He has just been mustered out of the army. Davy Doar, Mr. Chessie, Conny, Jennings, Mr. Neil, Mr. Carpenter, Mr. Moore, and Mr. Geiger were there also Henry Quattlebaum.

Alas tho, Marion was not! I waited, and waited, and

watched the door for him to come in, but he came not. I had the headache, and so didn't enjoy the dance as much as usual. Davy made up with me. I explained things to him, so, now he isn't mad.

A fellow asked me where Marion was, I told him I did not know. He told me if I saw him in the next few days to tell him that he wanted to see him. I thought that was funny because he is out at the camp where he can see Marion more than I, but still I didn't think much of it. Several people asked me where he was because he was always

there to every dance. I thought he had a date. I was talking to Davy Doar and made the remark that that was the first time since I'd met Marion that he wasn't there at the dance unless he was out of town. Davy said, "He was here last night, but he isn't ever coming down here again." I thought he was kidding so I didn't pay any attention to it. Later about 10:40 p.m. Geiger, Marion's good friend, "broke me" and asked me if I'd heard about our friend. I told him no, and asked what was the matter, so he told me that Marion was put in the stockade

about four o'clock for a very serious offense. I asked him what was the trouble, but he would not tell me because he said he wasn't sure. He said he would be put in prison for it from 5 to 10 years. Oh, God, was I hurt? Honestly, it almost killed me. I sit down, I could not dance. I understood then what Davy meant. I almost cried right there before Mr. Geiger. He said he would find out all about it, and tell me. Of course I won't mention it to a soul. It seems that Marion has been charged with the same offense once before when he was a Sgt. so

they let him go with the exception of reducing him in ranks, but now they caught him again so he may be sent to prison for it from 5 to 10 years. Oh, God, let him get out of it, don't let them send him to prison at all, and let that teach him a lesson so he won't be so reckless hereafter. I want to know what he did. Mr. Geiger said it was something that I wouldn't have thought of Marion and that he himself would not have thought he'd do. My poor, proud, flirty, darling! I can't picture him in prison. Oh! he must not go!! What is Craven Hall

to me without Marion? Nihil. Mon Dieu! How I missed him last night, and to think that he may never come down there again, or that I may never see him again. If they'll let me and he is put in prison and he wants to see me I'm going to see him, and I'll write to him too if he wants me to every day. I'm dying to see him now and to think — — — — oh, no! no! I will see him again. My poor darling, I'm so sorry. I am heart-broken. I've had the blues every since I heard it, but lets hope it isn't as bad as they now think and that he'll just be

confined to camp for a while. My whole world and heart and soul is centered in him. Oh! he must get out of this horrible trouble. —

Jan — 16

Went to school. Had an Algebra test. Came home from school, studied my lessons, and about seven-thirty Harry and Kenneth Baldwin came for me to go up to their house and dance. I didn't want to go because I was sleepy but I went. Hassel went to the Sanitary Detachment Dance given by 156 Depot Brigade. We all had cards, but mother didn't want me to go and I didn't care about going either so I went up to Ivey's. Mr. me Mrs. Boyd and

Thayer and Jerry were there. We danced and had a nice time. Mac came home with me about ten-thirty.

Jan — 17

"The day is cold and dark and dreary; It rains and the wind is never weary; The vines still cling to the moldering walls, But at every gust the dead leaves fall, And the day is cold and dark and dreary."

So it is with this day and my life, but will I be able to say as Longfellow did: "Be still sad heart and cease repining Behind the clouds the sun

is still shining." Oh, will I? Made 100 — isn't that shocking — on my Algebra test. Harry Ivey came after me to go up to the "Town Hall" and dance. Miss Wright and Jeannette Young were coming and bring a Victrola and some soldiers. Jerry, Albert Stigere, Mac Bond were there also. We had a fine time. Henry Quattlebaum "stopped" by and danced a little while. I came home about eleven and Sammy was here. He had just come from Camden.

Jan — 18

Saturday — Of course I went to the dance. All most all of the same ones were there except the most essential one to me.

Marion was not there — I found out more about my poor darling. Considine was lovely to me, danced a great deal with me and told me that the "girl question" with Marion wasn't true. He wouldn't tell me exactly what it was, but it relates to money matters. My poor heart, I didn't think it of him. Conny said he may be put in Leavenworth for 20 years. Isn't that awful? That will ruin his life. Oh please, Lord, don't let him be convicted. Honestly, it is breaking my heart. I don't suppose I love Marion, but this surely hurts me more than I can say.

Jan — 19

Went to church at the "Good Shepherd" with mother and

Sue Baldwin. Studied my lesson in the afternoon. Went to Sue Baldwin's with Mr. Kennedy, and Jerry Mygal, two soldiers, and Mac for supper. Arthur Wohlford came after me about 10 o'clock.

Jan — 20

Went to school. Blue Monday. My poor Marion! Came home from school and everybody was in town. Henry Quattlebaum came and talked to me from about six to 7:30. He knows Brother J.W. Thompson — went to Clemson with him. Henry wanted me to go to the college recital with him, but I told him I was sleepy.

He asked me about Marion, so I told him the awful

truth, as he is one of Marion's best friends; He was awfully blue about it. I went to bed about eight o'clock.

Jan — 21

Went to school. Came home and mother and all were in town. Harry came over for a while. I was feeling badly, taking fresh cold. Went to bed about nine o'clock after taking some medicine to try to break up my cold. I didn't want to have a cold because to-morrow is Wednesday and Wednesday night is the dance. I must see what else Mr. Geiger has heard of my darling.

Jan — 22

Feel a lot better, my cold is better. Went to the dance, and the first thing I heard was "Have you heard the latest news?" I said "no". He

then said "Marion got away and has gone." I asked him — Mr. Cheezic — what he meant. He said that he and three other fellows had gotten away and were gone. A deserter, on top of all that other mess of the money. Isn't that hell, to be plain? Later Mr. Conny, Davy Doar, and lastly Mr. Geiger told me the same thing.

Mr. Geiger seems to have seen him after he made his get-away Tuesday night Jan — 21, 1919. He made me swear not to mention it. Marion had on civilian clothes when he saw him, and had already changed his name, and had plenty of money. He told Mr. Geiger that he might not be alive by Wednesday night for he had nothing to live for. He said before they should catch him

he'd kill himself. Oh, what can he be thinking of? I'm afraid he'll have to kill himself because they've already got one of the boys that was with him. My poor little haunted and hunted darling! I wonder if he's alive by now?

And the last thing he said to Mr. Geiger was "above everything else, Geiger, be nice to Miss Gaillard, and give her my very, very best. You know she was the last girl I danced with at Craven Hall or said anything to." My poor little Marion, I know he wishes he was dead by now whether he is or not. Oh God little did I know Saturday night about eleven o'clock Jan. 11 that I'd never see him again. When I was standing at the dressing room door talking to him little

did I think that I'd never lay eyes on him again. Oh the dance was so lonely without him. "The corner" was deserted, I simply can't sit up there where we used to sit so much. And every piece of music makes me think of him, and "Home, Sweet Home" I simply can't dance and don't try. When they played "I hate to lose you" I wanted him so much. I always used to dance that with him, and that is the truth for God knows I hate — ed to lose him. I know he didn't like me as well as some girls he knew, but I love him. I need not deny it I love him better than I ever have, and I don't give a damn what he did or is likely to do — I love him — I love him. I'd

give the whole world to dance with him just one time now. Just think the last date I had with him was Thursday, the day after Christmas, Dec. 26, 1918. Poor little Marion, poor little Marion. Oh, God, have mercy upon him and let everything turn out for the best and in his troubles let him think of me once in a while, and thou, oh God, stay with him and comfort him, and please if he isn't caught let me get some word from him, I beg of thee in Christ's name. Amen.

Jan — 23

The bluest day I ever lived. I have cried all day long. Where, oh where is Marion? What's he doing? Has he been caught? Is he alive or not? are a few of the thousand and

one questions that flock to my lips. The questions that may always remain unanswered. If I could only see him just for a few minutes and talk with him, and kiss him until I got tired, and dance with him, my poor darling! but never, never again. I'm like the raven "nevermore".

Jan. 24

Friday and I'm still blue. Nothing absolutely to do, but go to school and stay at home. Came home from school and went to sleep, feeling miserably. Got up and dressed in case Arthur Wolford came, altho he told me he had to work. He didn't come, but Hunter and Harry came up for a while. After they left I went to bed to dream of Marion. Very different from one

month ago when I went to the Christmas Eve Ball at Craven. Marion was in Batesburg, but anyway I had a wonderful time.

Jan. 25

Oh, what an awful day. The rain is pouring and I'm dying with the blues. I have cried all day. I did not know I could cry before, but believe me I've changed my mind. I bet I've cried a barrel full of tears all ready. And he didn't love me. He liked lots of girls better than me, especially the girl in Batesburg, but I love him and can't help it. "Tis better to have loved and lost, than never to have loved at all". I try to console myself by saying that, but I don't believe it. It would have been bad enough if he had stayed here to see him love some one else, but "true love is never

selfish as I'd have given him up to someone else, but now, he can never dance again, go around or love anyone, oh! why did he do it?

This time one month ago I was at the Christmas Ball at Craven Hall dancing with Marion. Can't I see him now? And to think I'll never see him again. It's simply heart-breaking. I wasn't expecting him that night and when I saw him standing by the men's dressing room door I was delighted. He came right up, I remember, and asked me for a dance. I danced with him a lot and he got mad because he said I danced more with John Sillard, a boy he introduced me to, more than with him. He got mad because I danced "Home, Sweet Home" with John. He walked to the car with me

and we asked him and Conny out home the next evening for dinner. That was the night I kissed him on the side of the bank on Washington and Main St. Christmas night! oh, to bring it back with Muda and Marion both here. No wonder I was happy.

I want Marion, oh, I want him. It seems impossible that I'll never see him again, when I used to see him every Wednesday and Saturday and sometimes more often. I'll never forget him if I live to be a thousand. Whenever I see "Our Corner" or hear Sweet Little Buttercup, Salomeing, How I hate to get up in the morning, Any my home shall be thy home, I hate to lose you, If he can fight like

he can love, "Little Jack Horner", and above all Home, Sweet Home I'll think of him. I'll never meet another boy that will dance half as well as he, he was the swellest dancer I've ever seen. I'll never forget his devilish blue eyes, long very light hair brushed back in a pompadour, his adorable mouth and pretty teeth, rather long nose, sweet smile, nor the way he looked when he danced with his good looking tailor-made suit on, nor the funny, cute, original sayings he had. You little old devil; Oh, my God! Ain't that darling, Ain't that just lovely; That's not so worse, is it; Horace! and a million others.

I wonder where ever he is to-night if he remembers he saw me one month ago? I don't suppose he

Sunday. One month ago. Oh Boy! My darling and Conny came out to dinner. Well do I remember that they were late in coming and didn't get here until about five. After dinner we went up to Ivey's. Marion me I cut the fool going up there and would run after each other.

"Blank — Blank — Blank — !!" Could you guess what belongs here?

[...] we never heard the car and they had to walk to town.

Went out to the camp to see the soldiers who have returned over seas. Mother, sister, Ben Hippell, Mrs. Ivey, Mary Louise, Hank and Hunter [...] We

had a nice time, at least I did until Frances Nelson came up and sympathized with me about Marion. Then I was a regular "stick" the rest of the time. It made me think of him, when I had been trying so hard not to. Came home on the same car with Arthur Wolford. He had started out home.

Jan — 27

Came home from school me Marian Holmes me her mother were here. They went on the 7 o'clock car. I went up to Mrs. Ivey's that night to help Hunter out with several boys she had. Came home early.

[...] Took a sleep in the afternoon and then dressed in case

some one might come. Nothing doing, went to bed about 11.

Jan. 29

Went to the dance with Eldridge Rhodes. Had a good time. Oh, but I missed Marion! I went over in "our corner" and sit all by myself while a waltz was being played.

Jan. 30

Went to M. T.'s Dance — Lord I had such a good time. Met everybody. Lots of civilians were there. Eldridge Rhodes met me and went with me. Thayer Boyd, Mr. Hardy, Carlyle, Wilson, George Stiver, Mr. Neil, Roy Moore, Considine, Davy Doar, Cheezic, Mr. Macinire. I met the most lovable Lieutenant in the naval aviation, Lt. Johnny Montgomery. Roy Moore introduced me. He was the cutest fellow, and the

best dancer I have met since I met Marion. I also met August Kohn. Mother and I came home with "Lt. Johnny" in his car. He has a swell car! I have been praying to meet someone that was cute, attractive, a nice dancer and who would like me, and I'd like them since Marion has gone. I met him at last, but much to my sorrow he left Friday 31 for camp in Florida. He was here on a ten day leave. Just my luck. The nicest fellow I've met since Marion left, and he had to go away. He was darling, a nice dancer, and a cute looking fellow, but he, nor no one else can come up to Marion in the dancing nor any other line in my estimation.

Without a doubt M. E. M. is the cutest fellow, the best dancer, the sweetest fellow, I've ever seen or ever hope to see. I haven't had a decent dance since he left. I'll never, never, never as long as I live, forget him. He was a dream. In a way I'm glad the Lt. didn't stay, because I'd have forgotten Marion maybe, and have fallen for him and I'd have been S.O.S. once more. Because he's a flirt, too.

He is cute 'tis true! Enjoyed coming home with him further — telling him good-night — and [...]

Jan — 31

Friday. Everything is so monotonous. I can't even look forward to Wednesday, Friday night, and Sunday night.

I used to see Marion every Wednesday and Saturday and always Friday or Sunday one and sometimes both times, but now he's gone. I suppose I could get someone to come to see me, but I don't want to see them. I suppose I am in love. If Marion had stayed here and hadn't have gotten into any trouble I'd have been in love with him and he not with me, and as it is I bet the poor darling hasn't thought of me once. But believe me I've thought of him most all the time.

Went up to Mrs. Ivey's a while in the afternoon. Saw Sue me Kenneth. Met Era Mae Grimsley on my way home and she asked me to go over to her house. I did. We [...] they have a

Grafonola. I met her sister Marie, a very attractive girl. Came home and had nothing to do as Mother wouldn't let me go to the officers dance. I went to bed about ten o'clock.

This time one month ago I went to Craven to dance the old year out and the new in. Marion was there. I had the blues oh so bad. Marion asked me if I wanted to come home. I told him no. Well do I remember seeing him at the door and later walking up the street with some boys.

Goodbye January! May February be better and bring me some news of Marion.

Feb. 1

Fooled around all day. Mr. Davis brought a soldier out to meet me — Sgt. McDonald.

Sue me Kenneth came by for me to go to the dance with them about six o'clock. I wasn't dressed but told them I'd come on 7:15 car. Mother me I did. Sue met me. Had the most wonderful time at the dance. "Ram" Burges, a fellow I haven't seen in months — he's been in Greenville, was there and was lovely to me. Davy Boar, Conny, Cheezic, Henry Quattlebaum, Ram and every body was there except Marion, even to Mr. Macinire and lots of the University boys. I had a wonderful time. Mr. Hardy gave me a feed sack. Arthur was there.

Feb. 2

Sunday — Did not go to church. Went up to Mrs. Ivey's, went back later in afternoon. Arthur came but about 8:45 and brought a wonderful

box of candy. He is certainly a nice, sweet, thoughtful boy.

Feb. 3

Monday — Went to school. I had just got on Main St. when I met Ram Burges. He asked me where I'd been, and where I was going, I told him. He then started up the street with me. We met Edna Phillips she asked us to go to the movies with her, we went. Ram went home with me and we went to see Henry Q., but he was asleep. Later we saw him, and he came home with us. Ram went to town and came back to see me about 9:00, giving me time to study. We went up to Ivey's, also Henry, and had a nice time dancing.

Feb. 4

Tuesday — Went to Depot Brigade

dance. My instep hurt so badly, and I had the headache and felt mean all the way 'round, that I couldn't enjoy myself. Everybody, except of course the most important one, Marion, was there. Davy; Cheezic; Conny; Norman Geiger; Rhodes; Neil; Wilson; Carlyle; McCloud; Austin; Macinire; Quattlebaum; "Ram" Burges and lots of others. I heard some news of Marion. Geiger had a letter from him. He's getting along fine. Said he missed us terribly and "our corner" and me! He was in Knoxville, Tenn. Said he has not been to but two dances, one Friday and one Saturday, since he left. Said some of the girls were good dancers and good lookers — but they don't count. He said he supposed Norman wanted to know of his

escapade but that it was too long to write, but some day he'd tell us all about it. The way the letter ended I'll never forget. It said "Don't forget me, and remember me to all the girls. With Best o' luck, Marion C. Nance."

That's burned into my brain. After that do you that wonder that I couldn't dance? Poor little Marion. He doesn't care a rap for me, but I don't care if he is a thief, a criminal, a deserter — I, Henrietta Gaillard, at the present time, love him better than anyone or anything in the world.

Feb. 5

Wednesday — I didn't go to the dance because I didn't feel like it. Nothing doing, except

Al Brown came to see me.

Feb. 6

Thursday — Went to bed about nine o'clock.

Feb. 7

Friday. Had a date with Henry Quattlebaum. Some soldiers were up to Ivey's but I didn't feel like going. Mrs. Davis came by here in a car for me to go to her house to a dance, but I didn't go.

Feb. 8

Saturday — Went to dance. Had a grand time. At first I was tired but I soon forgot that. Danced a lot with Aubrey Williams.

Feb. 9

Sunday — Did not go to church. Al Brown me Eldridge Rhodes came out Sunday afternoon and we went up to Ivey's. It

snowed while we were there. Came home about seven o'clock and Arthur Wolford came about 8:30. Candy, please!!

Feb. 10

Went to school. Went to bed early. Julia Shanklin, my cousin, was here, but I went to bed anyway.

Feb. 11

Tuesday — Went to school. Aubrey Williams came out. We went up to Mrs. McDill's and danced a while.

Feb. 12

Wednesday — Went to the dance with Henry Quattlebaum. Had a rotten time. Came home early on the 10:45 car. The music was fierce —

Feb. 13

Thursday. Stood my first exam, in English. It was dead easy. Came home and it was raining. Got ready and went to the Jewish Welfare Board dance at Craven Hall. It was a card dance, but still say I had a wonderful time. Ervin Hardy brought mother and me home in his car.

Feb. 14

Valentine Day — Oh! Marion I want you. I forgot Wednesday night Norman Geiger told me that Marion said, "Tell Henrietta I'm coming home soon." Norman doesn't know where he is but he says he's across the Mississippi. Poor darling! Oh God! Don't let

him be caught. Went to school and stood History exam. It was hard, but I passed. Planned to go to the Valentine Ball at the Convalescent Home but got left. Fannie McDill phoned too late, and Mrs. Sifly(?) didn't let me know right away either. I was certainly disappointed. Never mind I'm going to bed now. It is 9:10 and get a good night's rest.

Feb. 15

Saturday. Went to the dance. Had a rotten time. Nobody there I want Marion!! Brother wired me from Camp Upton, N.Y. He is coming home.

Feb. 16

Sunday — Did not go to church. Had nothing to do. Arthur out of town on a furlough. Did

not have a date.

Feb. 17

Monday — Stood Latin exam. It wasn't hard. Did not go anywhere except up to Mrs. Ivey's.

Feb. 18

Tuesday — Stood my last exam. Algebra. It wasn't hard. Went to Vivian Rhodes and spent the day. Went up town after dinner with Vivian me Crystal. Crystal me I went to the movies. Two soldiers I knew asked us to go with them but Crystal wouldn't. Saw Abe, the Jew, and Mr. Ryan and Mr. Macinire.

Feb. 19

Wednesday — Went to dance. Al Brown was there. Had a

better time than Saturday, but that wasn't much.

Feb. 20

Thursday — Henry Quattlebaum came down a while. I heard from Brother. He wrote from Camp Upton saying he was coming home soon. His wire Saturday said "Safe in Camp Upton. Be home soon. Love, J.W.G." We saw in the paper where the 371 Inf. would parade so Henry me I thought Brother was here.

Feb. 21

Friday — Marian Holmes called me and said Brother was here. Had been to see her the night before. They started out here, but it was raining too badly. He told her to call

me. Went to school to get my report, passed on every single thing, wasn't that wonderful? Saw Brother in the parade. I hollered at him, he waved back and said, "I'll see you to-night." Gee! I was happy. He is the sweetest Brother I ever had. He is my pal. I can tell him anything and know he won't tell. Bless his heart, I love him to death. He was late in coming. He didn't get here until after ten. He looks very well. I heard him coming and went to the door and kissed him, then he came in and kissed mother and spoke to Daddy. He stayed until

a quarter past twelve. I'm so glad he's back. I missed him so. More than I thought I would. He is so sweet. I hope he marries a sweet girl that will understand him and be good to him, because if he don't his life will be ruined.

Feb. 22

Saturday — And all is well. Went to the dance and had a nice time. Vivian Rhodes was there. We danced a piece together and tickled — toed so "raggy" mother called me down. Had a fine time.

Feb. 23

Sunday — Went to church with mother. Came home and ate my dinner and mother me Dad, sister, Ben me myself went out

to the camp. A truck came just after we'd gotten off of the car at [...] me took us to the Base Hospital. We went to see the convalescent "over seas" fellows. We came out me I saw a fellow I knew driving a truck me he took us back and helped me find Brother. I asked a captain where Hdqrs. were me he told me. I then went to S-40 me asked for Brother. A captain sent his orderly for him. Brother was busy so he told me to go to the Hostess House and wait for him. I did. Sister stayed with me but mother, Dad me Ben went home. While I was waiting on Brother I saw John Thomson, an old friend who I hadn't seen in over a year, and Wayman Yates, an[d] went

Anderson boy who had been over seas and had been wounded. Finally, Brother came. We then went to his barracks — R-1 — me had supper and after that all three of us went to the Liberty Theatre. I certainly enjoyed it all. Brother came home with me. Oh! I'll miss him so when he goes away for good. I dread it so. Brother is so sweet I don't blame any woman for loving him. I had just gotten used to him being in France but now — when he goes away it will be so lonely — oh so lonely since Marion has gone.

Feb. 24

Monday — Went to school. That night Mr. Sanders came out —

in a government car, and a Mr. Ivey, a discharged sailor, came out also. Mr. Sanders me I went after the Sinsley(?) girl, and then Harry me the two Ivey girls to go to ride. We went to Blythewood and most froze to death!

Feb. 25

— Tuesday. — I was calmly helping a child with some arithmetic when John Thomson came. Sister me Mr. Robinson, in the ambulance company, came and they stayed until I almost went to sleep. —

Feb. 26

Wednesday — I did not go to the dance, because I didn't want to. Mr. Sanders me two other soldiers came out to take us to ride, but Hassel me Hunter were at the dance so we couldn't go. They were boring. I want Marion!!! Two months ago to-night, bless his heart, he was here and talking to me. He's the cutest boy I've ever met or ever will meet, and oh! what a dancer.

Feb. 27

Thursday — I'm so sleepy! no wonder, I've been up for ages I think. Went to bed early.

Feb. 28

Friday — Good-bye February 1919 you've been pretty good!!! Mother went to town so I had to stay me keep Ben. He me I went to sleep. Henry Quattlebaum me Hary Ivey came me stayed and before Henry left who should come but Sister with my precious Brother with her. He looked so sweet. He had on new shoes me leggings. He brought me a 3 pound box of candy.

He took supper with us. I tried to make Henry stay but he would not. Brother me I went up to Ivey's after supper. Wasn't anybody there except Hunter, Hassel me Sye. me Henrietta having gone to the specialized dance. Brother is going home on a furlough for two weeks. Bless his heart, I know Fannie is crazy to see him. He left on the 10:15 car because he had to go to a supper they were giving to the fellows who were leaving.

Saturday March 1 Went to the show with Henry. It was fairly good. After that we went to the dance, and had a grand time.

Sunday March 2 — Went to church at the Good

[...] he came out.

March 3

Monday Nihil doing except school. Went to bed early.

March 4

Tuesday — Went to school and Mr. John Thompson came out on the quarter of seven car with Sis me staid until a quarter until eleven. I thought I'd never get rid of him, however I did, and he's a cute id.

March 5

— Wednesday — Did not go to the dance. Didn't want to go. Why should I when M. C. N. isn't there?

March 6

Thursday — Mr. Atchley and Mr. Wolford came out, I was

sick and didn't go to school. Mr. Wolford brought me some candy me magazines.

March 7

Friday — Had nothing better to do so I went up to Mrs. Ivey's me took supper. Stayed until about nine o'clock me came home.

March 8

Saturday — Went to the dentist me had two teeth filled. Then saw Marion Holmes, and above all people Miriam Matheny. I went home with Marion for dinner me in the afternoon went to see Miriam they are living in Brandon again. It rained all day.

we came home to-gether. Then, we went back to the dance. Oh! what a grand time I had. Met Mr. Wilson Johns, a wonderful Carolina boy, me he can certainly dance. He is precious. Ray Wilson and lots of people were there that I knew. Came home in the pouring rain.

March 9

Sunday — Did not go to church got up too late. Sister colored my hat. Went to sleep me after that went to see Hunter me we went to walk me Henry came down here, so we took him [...] Henry came until almost time for Arthur.

March 10

Monday — Went to bed early. Nothing of interest happened.

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March 11

Tuesday — Real sick. Mr. J. Thompson did not come, thank goodness. I went to bed early feeling miserably. Mother says I must see the doctor. Two months ago to-night someone else was sick with a violent headache. Someone with devilish blue eyes, light hair, brushed straight back, tall, dressed in a tailor made uniform, and oh! how he could dance! Can you guess who it was? Oh course! Good guesser! Marion E. Nance naturally. And think to-night no telling where he is. You know it is reported that he has been caught. Poor thing! what a

life he has before him. I don't know for certain if he's been caught or not. Harry Wray has deserted also on account of $27.00. They are all deserting it seems.

March 12

Wednesday — went to the Dr. He gave me a prescription to get filled. Went to the dance and had a nice time only I got tired. Mr. Johns was there but he got "stuck" with Edna Phillips about 10 o'clock & danced straight thru "Home, Sweet Home" with her. It wasn't his fault. I wanted to dance with him.

March 13

Thursday — went to school and came home feeling real mean

and sleepy. I was over at the store about eight o'clock calling Mrs. Gibbs and "cutting the fool" with Kelley Shaffer and all the boys in the neighborhood, when mother called me and I came home to find Aldridge Rhodes & Al Brown here to my surprise. They had come after me to go to Aldridge's & spent the night with Vivian. I went and had a good time.

March 14

Friday — I went out to the camp to a dinner dance given by the motor transport corps. Mother went with Hunter, Hassel & myself. Oh lord! what a grand

time I had! The dinner was marvelous, and oh the dance! We had dinner at O-3, their barracks, & then went to the K. of C. Hall for the dance. The man that was my partner for dinner knew Mr. Love, & some cousins of mine. He was a Mr. Waring. At the dance the girls "broke" the boys and we had a great time.

March 15

Saturday — Henry Quattlebaum took me to Craven Hall. I met a Mr. Kelsi from Philadelphia a soldier, and ah! Daddy! but he could dance. He was a darling. I fell in love with him. He danced a great deal with me. He's coming

to the dance Wednesday. Steve Moore told me Marion was supposed to come to-morrow. My poor heart! How he must feel. Steve says they won't do anything much to him he did not think. Poor Marion! I would love to see him, and I'm going if I can & he wants me for I love him in the same old way.

March 16

Sunday — I went to church and enjoyed the sermon. The whole time tho I thot of Marion. In the afternoon I went up to Hunter's & wanted to go to town, because I knew Mr. Kelsi would be on the street as I had already seen him when I was

coming from church, but Hunter wasn't dressed then, & when she did get dressed we just went to walk. We saw Mr. Barnes, a soldier in Headquarters 156 Depot Brigade, & another soldier in Mr. Barnes' car. They took us to ride & we had a nice time. Arthur came & as usual brought me some magazines & candy, bless his heart. I was mad as a wet hen when he came, but we got on better than usual later on. He is certainly a nice boy I ought to be ashamed of myself for being so disagreeable to him. He made me mad out at the camp Friday. Why, he hardly spoke, and he stayed with

Miss Coker the whole time nearly so I proceeded to cut one Arthur T. cold when he told me good-night, so we were rather "peeved" with one another, but we got over it. Mr. Thompson was here also. My poor Marion, has he come? Altho he is a thief, a fugitive from justice — or rather tried to be — a deserter of his colors — I, I adore him, and he does not care a snap, nor never did, for me. Never mind, wait until Ellis comes home I'll love him real hard if he'll love me. But Marion, I can't help from thinking of him & wondering what will happen. I'd give worlds to

see him, — oh if only he'll send word that he wants to see me. You know who'll go? This, & by post haste.

March 17

Monday — Sick? I'll say I am. Physically and mentally — more physically than otherwise tho. Marion has arrived Mr. Thompson telephoned to sister. My poor heart! I must see him. I had a date to go to the St. Patrick's Dance, this being St. Patrick's Day, but I had to break it because I was sick. Henry wanted me to go also. Too bad I wanted to go too.

March 18

Tuesday — I feel a lot better. Johnny

Thompson came out for supper and sister & I made my capes for the masquerade while he was here.

March 19

Wednesday — went to the dance. I wasn't ready when the car came so I had to go half dressed. I had to sew the shamrocks on my dress and put the net on my hair. When I got a little past Ridgewood I saw Brother on the other car going out home. I wanted to go home right then. Most of the people I know went to the Jewish Welfare dance given at the University gym, so therefore I was disappointed. Mr. Kelsi wasn't there and Brother out here too no wonder I was disappointed.

Norman Geiger told me Marion hadn't come yet. Theron Peters brought us home in his car. I saw Mr. Kelsi on the street corner and he told me that he went to the University. He said he'd be there Saturday.

March 20

Thursday — Theron Peters & Harry Frey came to take me to ride. I went and almost went to sleep.

March 21

Friday — Brother came out in the company truck and took me back to town in it. We saw Henry Quattlebaum & Ewing Hardy. We went to Keith's and it was good. The cars broke down & we had to walk from the red store home.

March 22

Saturday — Went to the dance & had a grand time. Mr. Wolford & Billy Kelsi were there. They both walked to the corner with me, but Arthur had the "grouch" and would not let me say a thing to Billy, so sister had to entertain him. Theron Peters brought us all home.

March 23

Sunday — Mother went to church but I didn't. In the afternoon sister and I went out to Irvine Park thinking Billy Kelsi would be there. He wasn't tho. Nobody was out there. The place was deserted, and turn up. We came in town & everybody was here. Mr. Considine, & Steve Moore

every civilian I know Mr. Billy Kelsi, Mr. Waring & all the girls I know. Billy stayed with us until it was time for us to come home. Came home and Arthur, bless his heart, came. He's a sweet boy —

March 24

Monday — went to school. Mr. Kelsi came out and Henry wanted me to go to the recital at the college, but I couldn't. Billy is darling. He sewed, the cross-stitch, and played and everything else. Sis stayed with me & we had a big time. We took him to the car line, as he didn't know the way.

March 25

Tuesday — Johnny Thompson

came out for dinner. Brother was supposed to come, we had already started eating when Brother came — of course I thot he had come for dinner, but he had two girls & an officer in the car with him, and just came to tell me he was going to ride, mad? Gee! I never was as mad before at him. He asked me to go meet the girls but I told him I wouldn't do it, however, I did after so long a time. He, the King of Hearts, has been dethroned!! Later Johnny & Sis & I went to town. I stopped in Craven Hall and danced one dance & left. I was too mad to dance.

Wednesday — The day I have lived all my life for has at last come, but still there were some very important things lacking. The 30th Div. has come!!! Oh! wasn't our God good? But Bill nor Ellis did not come. They all came in town & the ladies served them at free booths with wonderful eats of all kinds, & drinks & cigarettes. I did not get to go to town as I wanted to go to the dance. I went & oh! oh! oh! Oo, là, là what a time this had. The girls did all the breaking and there was some good looking fellows there & some swell dancers. Two officers were there and they were

swell dancers. Mr. Kelsi & Arthur was there. I couldn't go a step with either one they were so popular.

March 27

Thursday — Another dance at Craven Hall. Just as Sister & myself were going to catch the car, it having already gone to the end of the line, a car stopped & in walked Brother. I told him I would stay at home but he wouldn't let me so he took us to the dance. I told him to wait until I went to see if anybody was there, Gee! It was a hen party. Thousands of girls and no boys. It didn't take me long to leave, Then Brother and we went to the Vaudeville. It was good.

March 28

Friday — After I came from school mother & I got ourselves & Ben ready & went to town. I got a new voile dress, & we saw Bill Ruff and George Evans, Mac Beck, Frank Bottman, all overseas boys. Mother & I thot we'd stay for the Officers dance so we went up to the Y.W. and got something to eat & waited. We went to Craven Hall & it was still closed so we went to wait on the car to go home. A College Place car passed & Sue & Kenneth Baldwin were on it going to town. In about a minute Henry Quattlebaum came running & wanted us to go to the auto show. We went & had a big time.

March 29

Saturday — went to the dance of course & had a big time. Everybody of interest was there.

March 30

Sunday — Sister, Johnny Thompson, Ben & myself went out to the camp to see Brother. We had an awful time finding him but at last he came up in the truck. Then we all went to supper with him & then we went to his room and he showed me some things from France. I was late leaving so was late getting here for Arthur. Arthur didn't stay long because he had to meet his mother. He had been here all afternoon & I wasn't here.

I was sick as I could be so went to bed about eleven o'clock.

March 31

Monday — Sick? Well yes, but I had to go to town. The day I've waited, and waited for is here. The Thirtieth division is to parade. I didn't go to school. I had to meet LeEtta Maynard from Greenwood & she had a Mrs. Timmons with her. We waited a long time & met a Lt. Hummel from Wilmington, N.C. He stayed with us. Ellis was not in the parade. He has not come, much to my sorrow. After the wonderful parade where I saw the boy awarded the Croix de Guerre & I had yelled myself hoarse we took Mrs.

Timmons to the station & then came back by Craven Hall, a dance being given from 5 to 7 and from 9 to 12 in honor of our boys, but I didn't stay long, because it was so crowded & LeEtta & that Lt. didn't want to stay; I promised everybody I'd be back because mother was going to be there, so we went to the Jefferson to get dinner. The place was packed & we could not even get a table for a long time & after we did we waited hours for something to eat. Finally, when we did leave it was 10:30. Mad? I'd missed all the dance. We got there at 10:45 & danced until the end and had a grand time.

Lt. Hummel took us all home in a "taxi" with two Sgts. & mother. I saw Capt. Pitts also.

April 1

Tuesday — Tired? Well yes, slightly. Almost went to sleep in school the whole day. Planned to go to bed early on account of not feeling well and being sleepy to boot; but of course something happened. Henry Quattlebaum called me and said it was his last night in town and asked me to go to Keith's with him. I did. When he got here I wasn't ready, but I fell into my clothes and first we proceeded to get "dinner", oh! that wonderful chicken salad! When we were coming out of there someone yelled at Henry. Henry looked

around and started laughing. He said "Don't you know who it is". I then looked around and to my surprise saw Brother and Capt. Potts sitting in Potts' Buick Six. I then went up & spoke to them. Then Henry & myself went on to Keith's. It was perfectly swell. The best I've seen in months. Wonderful! We came home and told Henry good-bye. He is to leave to-morrow on that 12:00 for prosperity, his home. I hate to see him go, he's a good pal.

April 2

Wednesday — Oh! I feel so unnecessary I'm ill with a cold! Neverless I went to the dance. Lots of boys there, but I wasn't feeling good so I did not enjoy it. Vivian

was there, bless her old heart, Arthur J. too.

April 3

Thursday — Oh I'm ill. Had to come home from school! Bought a cute blue middy suit on the way. I saw Monty Montgomery up town. He's in the 30th division, and also saw Capt. Potts. I came home and was real sick sure "enuf" and had just taken some hot soda water for my cold and had started to bed, it being 9:45, and much to my surprise I heard mother open the door and talk to some one. I thot it was some of the neighbors. She called me, she said "Rhetta, Rhetta, come down. Ellis is down here!" Gee!

I didn't need a second invitation. I fairly flew from the top to the bottom of the stairs, and there stood one Ellis M Wilson, the one I've been waiting on to come back. Bless his heart, I wanted to throw my arms around him and kiss him, but I was afraid I'd have mother to bury so I very formally shook hands with him. Gee! if not a perfect day, it was the perfect ending of a day! The day I've waited on ever since Saturday, May 11, 1918, when he left or rather when I left him. He looks well. Stouter than he was when he left. The same old Ellis, not changed a bit hardly. He gave me his

"over seas" service pin. I'll forever keep that pin, and when I'm an old, old woman, I'll show my great, great grandchildren that and tell them of Ellis and produce a yellow with age picture of a brown-eyed boy with a "trench cap" on and say "This is he, the first man I ever loved". He is so sweet. He stayed until 11:15. I immediately get well. I was dying when he came, but I soon got well I assure you. Oh! Oh! Oh! I'm so glad he's home! Sure I kissed him!

April 4

I feel better today, but I did not go to school. No wonder I'm better isn't Ellis here? I sat

up until about 10 o'clock expecting Brother Kinder half way, but he nor no one else came.

April 5

Saturday — I feel lots better. A parade in town, no wonder I'm better. The other 30th Div. boys are to parade this afternoon. I'm going to spend the day with Vivian. Vivian & I had a swell time. I went to her house about twelve o'clock, and after dinner we went to the parade after the parade we walked down to Mimnaugh's store & my Ellis was there with mother. Vivian, Ellis & myself went to the drug store and walked around awhile. The ladies at the booth tried

to make Ellis eat something but he wouldn't with us, afterwards he did tho. Then we went to Craven Hall & saw everybody. It was some mob there. As Ellis doesn't dance I didn't either so we sat outside by the window & talked. Mrs. Ivey, Hassel, & Hunter came in & I introduced Ellis to them. They liked him. He, after staying almost an hour, said he wouldn't keep me from dancing so he left. Mother was there in the afternoon. Cutie, Mr. Kelsi, also. I had a swell time. Later about seven o'clock sister came to see if I wanted something to eat I wouldn't go tho, because I couldn't leave that music. Ellis came back later

bless his heart, and I was so glad. He wanted me to go to supper with him, but I had so many dances ahead I couldn't go. Arthur J. Wolford came about that time. Ellis wanted me to go and stay up town with him, but I wanted to dance instead. He then left me again and left me miserable. I danced & danced and Arthur J. & I had a fuss & I looked up & sister had come from work & she, Sue Baldwin & Mrs. Ivey were talking to Ellis. I was so surprised to see him, and as glad. Later someone said Brother was there, I saw him & he said to meet him at Wingfields & he would take me home. Ellis stayed

and came home with us and stayed all night. Brother brought us all home.

April 6

Sunday — Ellis left about eleven o'clock so that he could go home with his brother, Ferris. I hated to see him go. Johnny Thompson came out, but after I finished studying I dressed and went up to Ivey's. Sue Baldwin is sick in bed. Her mother & grandmama are here. Some boys came up to Ivey's, a whole truck full. I met them and they wanted me to stay up there and go to ride with them, but I had to come home to Arthur. Those boys were all real good looking. Arthur brought me some candy as usual,

bless his heart.

April 7

Monday — I met Ellis up town after school and he had gotten his discharge. I stayed with him awhile, but he said he was coming out to-night so I left him & came home to study. He came out about 8:15, and we went up to see how Sue Baldwin was. She was better. We came home and Ellis stayed until 11:15.

April 8

Tuesday — I met Ellis up town again to-day, & Ellis, Evangeline English & myself went to see Marguerite Clark in "Three men and a girl". It was precious. He left for home at five o'clock.

I came home & studied & took a bath & dressed. I had nothing to do so about eight thirty Hunter came by in a army truck for me to go to ride. I went & fell in love with a grand looking blonde fellow named Ralph Davis. We went to Sepington, got something to drink and some candy & came home.

April 9

Wednesday — Arthur J. & I went to Keith's. It was punk. Saw Brother there with a girl. He said he'd see me Friday.

April 10

Thursday — Mr. Wolfe, Ralph Davis and six others came out in the truck & took Frances Wright, Hassel, Hunter & myself to ride. We were pulled for speeding on the

camp road. We wanted to dance, the boys having brought their victrola & records, but Sue Baldwin was too nervous. We had a fairly nice time. I'm fool about Ralph — my precious Ellis writes every day.

April 11

Friday — I had started to sleep, when Mrs. Seitner called me & said someone wanted me on the phone. It was Ellis. He had come up to see me & after all I had a date. He came out in the afternoon & stayed until Brother came. Then Brother & I started to Keith's but decided we did not want to go so we rode out the Lexington road. It was a swell night, a

wonderful moon. By an old sawmill we stopped so that Brother could smoke a cigarette. Gee! it was wonderful. The moon, an automobile, a romantic old sawmill with the sound of the water filling your ears, and a soldier. No wonder I told him I was glad he was my Brother we got home about eleven.

April 12

Saturday — I went to the dance and had a real nice time. "Cutie", Mr. Kelsi, was there & I met a boy I used to love about a year ago. He was with the 30th Div. Arthur J. came home with me.

April 13

Sunday — Hassel, Hunter, myself Harry H. Ralph Davis & Henry

Wolfe went to ride & took some pictures on the river bank. We went way up in the "Dutch-Fork" section. We stopped about 19 miles up the country & got some water & rested. I enjoyed it immensely. Arthur J. came out as usual, and brought magazines & candy.

April 14

Monday — Hunter, myself, Henry Wolfe and Ralph Davis went to Keith's in the truck. Who should I see but Ellis. He came to Keith's too, and on coming out I saw Arthur J. He looked as tho he could kill me. He looked so mad. He was in an army car. After I got home I found out he had been out home — that was one

reason why he was so mad. He had written me a note.

April 15

Tuesday — This is Holy Week so I can't go to any dances. Can I live thru the week? Ellis Wilson came out. We had a nice time if we did stay at home. He certainly is a nice sweet boy.

April 16

Wednesday — Henry Quattlebaum wrote me that he was coming and for me to meet him at 8:15 p.m. at Main & Washington Arthur J. & I went, but nothing. We went by Craven's to see if he was there. There was a mob of people there. They were having another free dance

for the 30th Div. It had been going on ever since five o'clock. I walked in and as soon as I did several boys came up and asked me to dance. Oh! what a temptation, and they started playing a "tickle-toe". Gee! it was hard, but I didn't dance a step, and Henry wasn't there so Arthur J. and I went to the movies to see "The Girl who stayed at Home." It was a peach. A grand picture. Arthur J. left about 11:15.

April 17

Thursday — Mother goes to church every night and I haven't been yet!! Sinner? Goodness! I'm the devil's own

child. A crowd of boys went up to the Ivey's and I went to as Ralph Davis insisted. There was Ralph Davis, Henry Wolfe, Mr. Pickens, Mr. Black, Mr. Robinson, a good looking blonde-man, a marvelous piano player, and a man named Johnny who had the most divine voice I ever heard. The McGill girls, and Paul & Ruth Boyd, and Susie Boyd were there. They all danced but me. I'm getting so good I'm sprouting wings. They are pure white with a black spot in each one! I enjoyed it anyway. Ralph came home with me. He surely is a nice, sweet, good looking

boy. I like him. Hunter has fallen hard for Henry Wolfe. May she succeed!!

April 18

Friday — Ellis came. I wanted to go to Keith's but this is Good Friday and I got off from school this morning to go to church so don't think it would be right to go to Keith's tonight.

April 19

Saturday — I didn't have a date and couldn't go to the dance so I went up to the Ivey's to see if they were going to the dance Hassel was in town had been to a dance at the Jefferson in the afternoon and was going to Craven Hall from

there. Hunter was making a hat and said if I'd go to town with her she wouldn't go to the dance. I said I would, and we were eating supper when some one knocked and Hunter called me, and it was Brother. He said he'd come for me to go to the station to meet Fannie. I hadn't gotten her letter saying she was coming, but that didn't matter. He was in his car, so we took Hunter with us. We saw Henry Wolfe, and Hunter asked him to go with us so he did. We stopped by Craven Hall to tell Hassel Mrs. Ivey wasn't coming, and do you believe it but I sat calmly in the car until Hunter got back. Can you

imagine it? Never mind, next week I'll do some tall dancing. We then went to meet Fannie, and the train got in almost as we got there. She looked so well. I surely was glad to see her. We went to ride and got home about eleven fifteen. I fixed Fannie some supper & Brother left about twelve, but Fannie & myself talked until about two. She is certainly a nice sweet little girl from Savannah, Georgia named Fannie Farris.

April 20

Sunday — And this is Easter Sunday — What a beautiful day. About eleven o'clock Brother came after us to go spend

the day with him out at the camp with him. Mother, Sister and Ben went with us. We had such a nice dinner. Brother's car was "barred" for speeding, but he talked the man out of that. We went by the Holmes' and Marion surely was queer. She was rude to Brother. Poor child, I feel sorry for her, so crazy about Brother and he doesn't love her. Fannie said she had to go this afternoon so we had to come home and let her put on her coat suit, pack her grip, and leave on the 4:00. I was so anxious for her to stay over, but she said she'd have to go back to work. After she left Brother and I

went to ride, way past Adam's Pond. It was wonderful! Then we came home & Brother took supper with us and went to fill a date he had. Arthur J. has gone home, but said he'll be out here when he gets here. Mac Bond, and Theron Peters came and asked me to go to ride but I was afraid I wouldn't get back in time. I studied until about ten o'clock. Arthur J. came in a "Taxi". He brought me a big box of candy, and one of his silk handkerchiefs from home, & some magazines. Yesterday Ellis sent me a dozen and a half of the most beautiful carnations, so everybody didn't forget me this

Easter.

April 21

Monday — Yes, I'm living up to my promise. I went to a dance but came home on the 10:45 car. Arthur wanted to come. The dance wasn't much. At Craven Hall, a masquerade. I wore a green evening dress, no mask.

April 22

Tuesday — Ellis phoned me, so of course he's coming out. I had planned to go to the 48 Inf. dance, but not with Ellis in town. We went to Keith's. It wasn't much. We saw Louise Cloyd on the car and she wouldn't look at Ellis.

April 23

Wednesday — Arthur J. came.

as I had seen Keith's — we stayed at home and — — — fussed — — We soon forgot it tho. Arthur J. always stays until 11:45 now — he's a sweet boy. Joy!! I'll miss him when he goes away.

April 24

Thursday — Arthur J. and I took in the wonderful Depot Brigade Dance. Gee! I had a good time. I wore an evening dress. Ralph Davis wanted to take me but of course I had to go with Arthur J. Dinner was first. That started about nine thirty and lasted until eleven. Then the tables were cleared and we started dancing and danced until one, the music being by Comstock's Orchestra. I surely had a swell time. I

met George Bresbach, Arthur J's best friend. Brother was there too. We stopped dancing at one and got a transfer for home. I brought lots of souvenirs, a Japanese umbrella, a Chinese doll, a yellow paper hat, a fancy colored paper fan, some carnations and no telling what else. Gee! I had a great time! Only wish Verda had been here to have helped me enjoy it.

April 25

Friday — After I got home from school I went to sleep. I had planned to go to the Jefferson to a dance, but mother didn't want me to so that I would go to bed early and get a good night's sleep. When sister came, she said Ellis was

coming out, and he said for me to call him at the "Y". I did. He came and we had lots of fun. He's such a goose, I most laugh myself to death at him. He surely is a nice, sweet, lovable boy.

April 26

Saturday — I went to the dance, and what a good time I had. Gee! I was given a rush, because I hadnt been in a long time. Everybody was so nice to me. I thot Arthur J. was coming, but he didn't. I was disappointed but anyway I had a great time.

April 27

Sunday — Arthur J. came out. I told Henry Wolfe, Hunter's friend, good-bye, and also Mr. Sifcore.

They said I wasn't a sport if I didn't kiss them good-bye, that the other girls had, but not for me. Arthur J. might hear of it and then, yes, and then — —. I calmly shook hands. Arthur J. and I went to walk. I always love for Arthur J. to come out, somehow he's "soothing on my nerves". He one more sweet boy —

April 28

Monday — Henry Wolfe didn't go after all. He came out again. I saw him. I did not have a date so I went to bed early. I missed Arthur J.

April 29

Tuesday — I went to the 48 Inf. dance and had a swell time.

Lots of Porter Military Academy boys were there. There are here for ten days out at Camp on the Rifle Range. I met some cute ones. Arthur J. wasn't there so one of them walked to the car line with me. I had a wonderful time. He wanted a date with me for tomorrow, but I have a date with Arthur J.

April 30

Wednesday — Arthur J. came and we went to Keith's. Joe Ingraham, the Porter Boy, called me up about six times this afternoon. I have a date with him for Friday. Good-bye, April, you've treated me pretty well.

Thursday — May again! I can't realize it. Goodness! Time flies! Johnny Thompson came out for a while. Ellis called me and said he was coming. Arthur J. came home with Sister on the quarter of seven car. Of course my hair wasn't fixed, but I saw Arthur J. and he came to tell me that Joe Ingraham, Porter Boy, "wouldn't do" and for me to break the date, if possible, and that if he didn't call me that he, Arthur J., was coming too. Joe phoned and I told him my Brother, from out of town was coming so he couldn't come. Arthur J. stayed until Ellis came which was about 9:00 o'clock. Ellis looked darling, bless his big, old heart.

He is certainly one neat boy. I've a date with Arthur J. for tomorrow. Poor old Marion, I can't help from thinking of him once in a while altho I hardly ever think of him now. I don't even think of him when I'm in "our corner" hardly. I'm so glad he didn't get but two years. I heard that had been cut down to eighteen months and oh! I hope so. I heard that he was going to stay at camp Jackson for four months, I think his people are hoping to get him pardoned, or rather have it, the sentence, cut down from time to time. Here is one, altho I don't love him now, who if he ever comes back I'll speak to him and ask him

please to dance with me once more. He could beat anyone dancing that I have ever seen. I'll never quite forget him, I don't believe!

May 2

Friday — My own Arthur J. came. He is a sweet boy, but very queer, but I don't mind that for I love people out of the ordinary. He was real sweet, and usually is.

May 3

Saturday — Went to the Dance and had a nice time. About the same crowd there.

May 4

Sunday — One year ago to-day! I was in Greenville telling Brother, Ellis & Bill good-bye. Mother went to church but

I didn't. Sister & I took some pictures in the afternoon. Arthur J. came out bless his heart.

May 5

Monday — "I'm poor butterfly" — "no one to love, none to caress, no one to pity me in my distress". Went to bed early. Nobody came to see me.

May 6

Tuesday — Went to the 48 Inf. dance. Had a nice time. Lots of fellows there. Mr. Kime, Mr. Keller, Dally, Bryesard, Kelsi, Hamilton and Arthur J. We had an awfully nice time.

May 7

Wednesday — Arthur J. came out. We went to Keith's. It was pretty good. Oh Lord! What will I

do without Arthur J. when he goes? Oh! How I'll miss him. He will be like all the rest tho, he'll forget me as Malcolm Rousseau, Jimmy Sone and many others have done. One consolation tho; I forget them too.

May 8

Thursday — I had no date so that I'd go to bed early. Mother sent me to one of the neighbors to take some kind of "potato-bug powder", and when I came back Arthur J. got off the car and you know who was glad.

May 9

Friday — Arthur J. came. "I hate to lose him, for I'm so used to him now." Gee! That's me

all over as far as he's concerned. I'll say I'll miss him when he goes away —

May 10

Saturday — Arthur J. phoned and said he was going home so wouldn't see me Sunday — Mother and myself went up town in the afternoon and I took my clothes & dressed up at Mimnaugh's to go to the dance and didn't go home. I had a nice time at the dance even tho Arthur J. was away and Schumann-Heink was out at camp & I wanted to hear her sing.

May 11

Sunday — I went to church & came home and went to bed I felt so badly. I got up

about five o'clock and dressed. Mother gave me some salts. Harry was over here with me, I had the blues so badly 'cause Arthur J. was away and I'm used to having him on Sunday, and we were in the kitchen fixing some oranges. I was still awfully sick, when some one knocked and who should it be but Mr. Sanders, a soldier and Sammy's Pickens' best friend, and George Bresbach, Arthur J's best friend. We went to ride & I was so sick I couldn't see straight as George wouldn't talk to Hunter much but insisted that he came to fill Arthur J's date. For conversation we made love

to each other. Oh! it's lonesome without Arthur J. I wish he'd hurry and come home.

May 12

Monday — I stayed in bed all day to-day until about six o'clock. I felt in my bones that Arthur J. would come out as soon as he got in at 9:00 — I was on the porch in the swing "gazing with loving eyes upon the moon", when he came. I was so glad to see him. He said he felt in his bones that I was sick.

May 13

Tuesday — I feel better but didn't go to school. I wanted to go to the 48 dance but I'm

not able. Ellis phoned and said he was coming so he did. I felt better after he left —

May 14

Wed — I went to school. One month from to-day I'll be seventeen. Am I not growing up? Arthur J. came out. We stayed at home and went no where.

May 15

Thursday — Helen Grimsley is getting up a moonlight picnic and asked me to go but I decided at the last minute I didn't want to so called up Arthur J. and he came to see me. The crowd came by and wanted us to go but we went to Keith's instead. It

was fairly good.

May 16

Friday — Arthur J. came again we stayed at home this time and acted sensibly. Gee! People think I'm engaged to him. Everybody asked him about it. He told them the truth — no.

May 17

Saturday — Went to the Dance — Arthur J. came by for a few minutes but didn't stay. His feet are sore and he can't dance — I had a good time

May 18

Sunday — Of course Arthur J. came. Gee! everything seems to be Arthur J. He's so sweet.

May 19

Monday — I went to bed, "no

body loves me and my hands are cold." I wish Arthur J. were here. When I don't see him every night I get lonesome.

May 20

Tuesday — Went to 48 Dance. I had a wonderful time, even tho Arthur J. came and we fussed. Everybody at Craven Hall thinks we are really engaged. Yes I can picture myself being engaged to any one at sixteen. Arthur J. was "fusser" than I've ever seen him.

May 21

Wednesday — Arthur J. came and we got along fine. We forgot about the fuss last

night. He's sweet as ever. Brother came out before Arthur J. and stayed until about eight. I was so glad to see him. The first time I'd seen him since he came from home where he's been on account of his mother's illness.

May 22

Thursday — Arthur J. ran out for a few minutes in the army car. He didn't stay long. We fussed again.

May 23

Friday — Brother was supposed to come but the officer's club Depot Brigade opened so Brother sent Arthur J. after me thinking I rather come

with Arthur J. and said he would see us there. I told Arthur J. I didn't want to go so we went to Keith's instead. It was cute.

May 24

Saturday — Went to the dance and enjoyed it. Wilson Johns gave me a rush. I have a date with him Monday — Arthur J. didn't come at all.

May 25

Sunday — Arthur J. came and we went to walk. He just as sweet as can be.

May 26

Monday — Wilson came. He doesn't like me tho, I'm not fast enough for him

He's a cute boy tho. He thinks I'm engaged, so of course will never come back again.

May 27

Tuesday — Oh! the wonderful dance, I did have such a good time. Everybody imaginable was there. I met Mr. Allen, a wonderful dancer, at last. He waltzes like Marion E. Nance. He can certainly dance. Arthur J. came by for a few minutes — some dance.

May 28

Wednesday — Arthur J. came but we stayed at home. Did not go a place, but to walk.

May 29

Thursday — No one came

to see me except Harry Ivey and the Kin — No Arthur J. I miss him lots.

May 30

Friday — Arthur J. came about nine o'clock. Brother & his girl brought him here. Brother brought me a box of Auerbach's chocolate & a bottle of perfume. Verda sent me a ten $ # check thru the mail. People must think this is my birthday.

May 31

Saturday — The last day of May! Another month gone. I went to the dance but there wasn't any body much there. Arthur J. came by for a few minutes. Mr. Allen, the divine, danced lots with me.

Goodbye May — you have been pretty nice! What, oh, what will June bring?

June 1

Sunday — Henry came down this morning & Porter Thompson, Brother's younger brother, too. Henry left on the 12:50 train. In the afternoon mother, sister, Ben and myself went out to the Camp to the D. B. club. Brother asked Arthur J. to tell me to come. Arthur J. met us. I wasn't feeling well, so wasn't very lively. Some more girls & some officer's wives were there. The girl with Brother wouldn't let him even talk to us. They had a darling little supper, and

about eight o'clock we came home. Of course Arthur J. came too. This is Sunday, his night. When he goes, won't I miss him? Gee! It'll be lonesome, diary dear, but I'll let him go & he'll soon forget me as all the others did. I will let him go back to Lucille, his old girl, that he loves so, and of course in the end they'll marry, and forget their little Hess, and I, what'll I do? Marry? Work? or be an old-maid? I wonder! Any way at first I will miss him, but I suppose I'll forget too.

June 2

Monday — Brother came out

and we had a wonderful ride. We started to Keith's, but it was so hot we went to ride instead. We went out by the camp and kept straight on that road to the side of the camp. We got back about eleven or before. Brother is so sweet.

June 3

Tuesday — I went to the dance. It was the 48 Inf's second anniversary, so they had a swell blow out. Served cakes & punch the whole time, and about ten o'clock they served delicious cream. The music was wonderful. Mickey Ument, Mr. Freeman, Mr Allen, Mr. Hamilton & all the other boys

I know were swell to me. Arthur J. didn't come. As I found out he filled a date for another fellow.

June 4

Wednesday — Arthur J. came out and told me about filling the date for another boy. He never goes to see any one so I did not mind. We stayed at home, didn't go up town.

June 5

Thursday — No body came out, but Ram Burgess, and one of his friends. I got Hunter & we went to ride, I lived in agony that Arthur J. would go out home & find me out riding but he didn't go, thank goodness. Believe me I did sit on Mr. Ram.

I did it all on Arthur J's account too. He thinks I'm good so I'll not disappoint him.

June 6

Friday — Arthur J. came and has a carbunckle on his neck, we had planned to go to town but he felt badly, and couldn't button the collar on his coat on account of his neck so I told him I didn't care about going so we stayed at home. Poor darling, I know his neck does hurt.

June 7

Saturday — I went to the dance and had a real nice time. About the same crowd there.

June 8

Sunday — Arthur J. came. Lord! what would I do without him? Die of the blues I suppose. He brought me some candy & magazines.

June 9

Monday — Nothing to do. It's so lonesome without some one around. Gee! I want Arthur J every night.

June 10

Tuesday — I went to the 48 Inf — dance and had a wonderful time. Mickey Ument, Mr. Baunan Mr. Lynch, Mr. Freedman, Mr. Swartz, Mr. Allen and others were there. Mr. Allen is the most beautiful waltzer I've ever seen.

June 11

Wednesday — French exam to-day. It was pretty hard. I don't know whether I passed or not. Arthur J. came out. He isn't at all well, he is real thin. I do hope the carbunckle will soon be well. I'm awfully worried about him.

June 12

Thursday — I have no exam — so didn't go to school. Nobody loves me. I had to stay all by myself to-night. No one came to see me.

June 13

Friday — Had English exam. It was awfully easy. Arthur J. came and his neck is better. Sweet? I'll say he is the

sweetest boy in the world.

June 14

Saturday — My birthday! I'm seventeen to-day. I feel so important and grown up. I went to the dance but came home with Arthur J. on the quarter of eleven car.

June 15

Sunday — Arthur J. came and his neck is better I'm glad to say —

June 16

Monday — Geometry exam. I didn't even stand it. Arthur J. and myself started to the Striker's Ball, the telephone girls have struck, but we went to see Norma Talmadge in the new moon instead,

It was good. His neck is about well.

June 17

Tuesday — Physics exam. I didn't know any of it, it was so hard. I went to the 48 Inf — dance, had a peachy time. Arthur J. came by for a while.

June 18

Wednesday — I didn't have to go to school on account of not having an exam — Arthur J. came of course. We stayed at home.

June 19

Thursday — Went to school for class day — and got home early. Ellis sent me a wonderful box of stationery. He's awfully

mad with me tho. He wrote me a letter that made me cry for about an hour — He said he knew I didn't care anything for him and etc, etc — Gee! it was awful, but as long as Arthur J. loves me I don't care. Arthur J. came out to see me.

June 20

Friday — The last day of school. I passed. Isn't that wonderful? I had to call Arthur J. and tell him the good news. He came out to help me celebrate.

June 21

Saturday — They had a "street dance" for the 181 Inf. boys that have just returned from France but I stopped by

Craven Hall first, and it started raining & broke up the "street dance" so everyone came to Craven. Arthur J. came to see me a minute and of course we fussed. We never fuss at home, but goodness! at a dance!

June 22

Sunday — Arthur J. sent word by Mack Bond that his mother and two sisters were in town and he didn't think he could see me to-night but he would if he could. Of course I immediately had the blues and most died. I walked up to Hunter's and two "oversea" field clerks were there, when I came home it wasn't

long before Arthur J. came in his car, his sister drove it thru the country, with his ten year old sister. I went back with him to meet his mother & other sister. We all rode around for a while and then we took Mrs. Wohlford Keith's, Mrs. Micenmire, a lady that came from Charlotte with them, Lt. Micenmire, and Wilimena back to the Jefferson and came home. After we got home we took Hazel & Hunter and the two boys to ride.

June 23

Monday — Daddy broke his arm! I was up to the Ivey's and Mary Jean told me. He fell off a

train. We do certainly have hard luck. Arthur J. if only I had you! When I am afraid, or sad, or troubled I want him so.

June 24

Tuesday — I went to the dance and had a kinder decent time, nothing extra — Dad no better. Dr. Taylor came and said an X-ray had to be taken.

June 25

Wednesday — Arthur J. came. Dad and myself went to Dr. Taylor's office and to-morrow an X-ray has to be taken —

June 26

Thursday — The X-ray was made and it's his shoulder that's broke instead of his arm. A very serious brake

Dr. Taylor said. Arthur J. came out.

June 27

Friday — Took Dad to the Baptist hospital and Dr. Taylor and Shaw set his arm. He took Ether. I hope he'll soon be better. I was with him all day. Arthur J. came out to "cheer me up"! He was tired & sleepy and I'm sure I was —

June 28

Saturday — I went to the hospital in the afternoon & Dad was coming from under the influence of Ether again. They had to fix his arm all over again, and we didn't know it. I went to the dance to drive away the blues but came home a quarter past ten —

Verda arrived from Anderson about twelve o'clock. Gee! I'm glad she's come. Peace, the world's Peace, was declared to-day — the German's signed.

June 29

Sunday — Verda & myself went to see Dad and he's better — Dr. Taylor took another X-ray and said his shoulder is in perfect position. Arthur J. came out, but had the headache, and I had the blues —

June 30

Monday — Verda & myself went to town and made arrangements for Dad to come home. We stayed in town and shopped all day

and brought Dad home about seven o'clock. He was so glad to get home. He has quite enough of the hospital. June, goodbye — You've come and gone — One month nearer the time when Arthur J. will leave me and go back home and — to Lucile — Oh! such is life! I am now having my little "moments of Happiness."

July 1

Tuesday — I went to the 48 Inf — dance with Verda. Arthur J. phoned and asked if I was going I told him yes so he came too. I had a wonderful time, even tho, mickey won't speak to me. He's mad because

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before him or not? Time alone may tell.

July 3

Thursday — I'm absolutely ill. I feel so badly, and Arthur G. not here either; He had to work tonight. Mother, Venda, and myself went up to the Grey's for a while. Honestly, it's so lonely without Arthur G. He says he loves me better than Lucile — — — but does he? He may think he does now, because he hasn't seen her in so long, and he sees me so often, and naturally constant association either makes you love or hate, so he thinks he loves me, but

when he goes home, will he forget me and go back to Lucile? That's ever the question in my mind, altho I don't care if I forget too.

July 4

Friday — Our Independence Day — What a shame that the Peace of the world couldn't have been signed on our Independence Day. To celebrate Venda and myself took Dad to the Baptist Hospital to get his arm dressed. Dr. Taylor says it's doing nicely. Hazel, Hunter, and myself went up town in the afternoon and met a friend of theirs from Atlanta. The Willard-Dempsey fight took

place in Ohio and Dempsey won, and the boy from Atlanta bet $500. on Willard. Quite naturally he had the blues. We went to the movies + drug store and came home. Venda and the Greys went to the 4th of July dance at Craven Hall, but, Arthur G. and myself thought it too hot, and he doesn't like to dance anyway, so we went to Keith's. It was very good.

July 5

Saturday — I did not want to go to the dance so Arthur G. came out to stay with me. Nellie Sue came down on the "dinner train", so Venda and she went to the dance. Hunter Grey came

up home and stayed a long time with Arthur G. and myself — Her grandmother in Atlanta was dying and Mr. Grey had gone so she didn't go to the dance — Arthur G. is certainly a peach of a boy. He is the one person, beside Venda, that understands me at all and has confidence in me, and I'd tell him anything and know that he wouldn't mention it, and he is the one, and only one man that I can believe, and trust, and put my confidence in.

July 6

Sunday — Of course Arthur G. always comes on Sunday. It

wouldn't seem like Sunday without him — — — but when he goes what will I do? Nellie Sue is crazy for me to go to Hendersonville, N.C. with her, but it will be too expensive, even tho, Dad says I can go. Mrs. Holmes, Aunt Nell, and Mrs. Henning, Mrs. Holmes's sister, came out to see how Dad was getting along. Arthur G. thinks he'll be discharged soon. Oh! Grief! I'll miss him — — for a while at least. I'm glad I can forget people, because if I didn't I'd get "left". They'd forget me while I wouldn't forget them. Of course he'll do like all the rest — forget me

in a few weeks time — — and if not go back to Lucile, altho I think she will, he will get some girl from Charlotte or some where else — — and leave me "poor butterfly" — I should be used to it now.

July 7

Monday — Arthur G. isn't coming — I fooled around until after 12 — and Venda and myself went to bed. Nellie Sue left this A.M. —

July 8

Tuesday — I went to the Dance and had a grand time. Mother went with me. Mickey won't notice me any more. I'm sorry too because he's the best dancer at Craven now. Thank

heavens Freedman still dances with me. Jones + Duncan and Mr. Whit, all overseas field clerks were lovely to me — I enjoyed it so much.

July 9

Wednesday — Arthur G. came. — Dear me, I'll say I'll miss him after he's gone — "After you're gone there's no denying After you're gone there'll be some crying." That's me all over. —

July 10

Thursday — Arthur G. not here — Stayed out at Camp to work. It seems to me that he does more than his share of work in that old office, and I don't

think it's fair, either. I feel terribly neglected when he's not here. I went up to Grey's for a while.

July 11

Friday — Arthur G. came out to-night, bless his heart. Venda and Hunter + Mrs. Grey went to the show but I told Arthur G. it was too hot to go and I knew he didn't really want to go, so we stayed at home. —

July 12

Saturday — I went to the dance and had a good time. Sister came by for me. I danced with Freedman most of the time. Arthur G. came by to see me. I sit out about four dances sitting on top of the table in the hall

talking to him. He left, and then met me at the corner when I went home — Mac + I cut up terribly on the car coming home. We threw cake way up to the front of the car to Harry Grey + Pete Peters.

July 13

Sunday — My Arthur G. came — Gee! I wonder where I got that possessive stuff? Nothing to do but sit and talk, but I'm satisfied with him. He was so happy thinking that he'd get discharged, but he isn't, he's to be transferred to Camp Gordon, Atlanta on the 25th of this month. Kenneth Baldwin said there was going to be a

flood in Columbia on the 25th. But he needn't worry, I can't cry I wish I could, altho it will hurt to see him go.

July 14

Monday — Venda + myself went up to Grey's to see Hazel. She's just returned for a week's visit to Charleston. Harry and I wanted to do something exciting so we persuaded the others to go "Watermelon Stealing" with us — Venda, Hazel, and Hunter waited on the other side of a little branch for Harry + myself while we did the stealing. We got two and they were wonderful. My first experience of stealing

watermelons, I think I'll try it again. It's good sport.

July 15

Tuesday — Venda + myself went to the Dance — just before I left Arthur G. phoned and I thought he said he was sick, but Smith, a field clerk, told me at the dance that all of his clothes had been stolen. — Mickey made up with me, thank goodness, and danced with me, He can certainly dance. We both spoke to each other about the same time. He says I wouldn't speak to him one night. He said he told me goodnight and I turned my head, and that lots of boys

saw it and ragged him. If I did it was certainly done unconsciously. He's cute as a mule. Freedman was lovely to me. He said now that mickey has made up he guesses I'll never dance with him any more. I'll show him.

July 16

Wednesday — My poor heart came and told me his troubles. Someone stole his new suit, and his rain coat. He had to buy another suit and rain coat. It cost him $54.70. — Gosh! That's tough. He has certainly had a tough time in the army. I hope he soon gets out.

July 17

Thursday — Freedman came out. Mac Bond, Shuran Peters, Mrs. Baldwin, Freedman + myself went to Killians where Kenneth Baldwin was playing. Freedman + I shocked the people by dancing on the porch. I enjoyed it thoroughly. They served ice cream and cake. I should say it was good, we left there at 12 o'clock. We had a good time. But none is like Arthur G.

July 18

Friday — Wonders never cease! I heard from Marion E. Nance! He's at Leavenworth, Kansas, poor kid, for two years. He

begged me to write to him, but mother + Arthur G. would die. Poor boy, I haven't forgotten him. I think it's my duty to write to him. Lord knows once I'd have done anything for him, and now that he's lonesome, and blue, discouraged and down and out, I think it's my duty to write him + tell him the news. He mention- ed the many, many dances we'd had together and the many evenings we'd spent together — Oh! girls to dance with him just once more! In a way I'm sorry he wrote. It most killed me when he first went away, and I had just

about forgotten him, and was putting all my time on Arthur G. when his letter came — — and — — oh! poor Marion. Gosh! I lived, simply worshiped him once, but he wasn't true. He tried everything and more too, and said he went with me to have a good time, just think six long months since I've seen or heard from him. Must I write or not? God! I want to write but mother would die — I must forget him, and stick to Arthur G. He is purer. But when I think of poor old good Marion at Leavenworth it leaves my

throat real dry. He said he was lonesome and wished he could dance once again with me. Oh Daddy! I would give worlds to dance with him again. Lord! He could dance! But — — he wasn't true — and Arthur G. is. I must forget Marion again, I had better not write — but he's lonesome, blue, heartsick. Would it be fair for me to not write? "Altho you're not true, may God bless you — That's the curse of an aching heart."

Arthur G. called about two o'clock and said to come out to their farewell-dinner dance

if it wasn't raining too hard — It has been raining "cats and dogs" ever since Wednesday morning — and ring mother and Venda. Venda was to have gone to a dance at Community Club, but I begged her to go with me. We got ready and went. We waited in town 45 minutes for a Camp car in the rain, and at last I was impatient and afraid Arthur G.'d think I wasn't coming so I hailed a transfer. Of course the damn thing stopped three times on the way but we got there at eight o'clock. I asked the Hostess House Lady had she seen a "blonde field clerk."

She said "no", so I proceeded to call 260 — his office — and ask them. Some man said he'd left about twenty minutes before, and that if he wasn't at the Hostess House we'd find him at the "Big Y" — the place where the dance was to be. I walked out in front of the H. House and Arthur G. whistled. He was coming. He had been watching the cars for us — We went to the "Big Y" then and they were already dancing. Hall's orchestra was playing, and the music was wonderful. We danced a while and then had dinner — cafeteria style — you got

what you wanted — and afterwards danced again. — Lemonade was served all along and they had olives + pickles + Ham sandwiches and ice cream out on the table if you wanted it. And they gave the boys cigars + cigarettes. Brother + Pauline Lockey, Army Lilley, Evangeline English, miss Beeby + Captain Beeby, Alice Gary, Mr. Walte, Mr. Duncan, Mr Jones + Ruth Curn were there — We certainly did enjoy it. Of course Arthur G. + myself danced most of the time together — He was in a good humor and I was too so we enjoyed it, but he told

me he was leaving Tuesday 22 instead of Friday 25, oh! Sad! how I'll miss that boy! But who can blame? Hasn't he been with me three + four times a week for six long months? And I've known him a year but I knew him about three months — and went with him all the time — before he went to Greenville, then he was there 3 months, and then came back here — Do you blame me from missing him? I can't realize that he's really leaving. When we got ready to leave the dance at 10:45 they gave mother, Venda + myself each a

box of linen handkerchiefs, and Arthur G. two silk socks as souvenirs. They were lovely — We certainly enjoyed the dance —

July 19

Saturday — I went to Craven + had a nice time. Mickey was awfully nice to me. Venda went too. Freedman got mad with me about a dance — My own arthur G. came by for a while — Yes, he's really going Tuesday — Can I live thru it? Yes, grief never kills us. Maybe in a little while I'll forget him but it doesn't seem that way now. I sit out a dance with him sitting on top of the table

in the hall, and he told me about a fuss he + Captain Blossom had. That old Captain is a pill. Arthur G. — left then and said he'd meet me after the dance — He did and stayed until a man came by in his car and took mother, Venda, Hunter + myself home. The car was late. It was then after 12. Abe derided me while we were standing on the corner by saying that Tuesday at the dance he was going to sing "oh how I miss that dear, old Pal of Mine. Oh how I kissed that dear, old pal of mine, May kind Angels

bless him, kiss him, and caress him, while heavens bless him, dear old pal of mine." Arthur G. + I already had the blues without him reminding us that Tuesday was so near. Oh! I can't think of Tuesday — without Arthur G. I feel like I'll die — Sundays — Wednesdays — and Fridays — what will I do? + He always came by the dances usually on Tuesdays + Saturdays But all things must come to an end, + the end of my "little moment of Happiness" is at hand.

July 20

Sunday — And to-night will

be our last Sunday for a long time — maybe forever, who can tell? The blues? I'm wild — It has been pouring rain all day and I've cried myself sick — I've cried for hours — I've had the blues ever since Friday. Arthur G., Arthur G. I want you right now! I'm simply crazy to-day — My heart got here about 8:45, and said he had a time getting here on acct. of the awful rain. I told him I was blue and he said he wouldn't be there long. I could hardly talk to him I'm choking up — He brought me some candy and magazines. The last I'll have for sometime, I expect —

I really believe I've fallen off pounds since Friday, I know I am miserable enuf — Shux! when Marion did as he did do it hurt, but not like telling Arthur G. good-bye. I didn't feel toward Marion as I do toward Arthur G. — for marion it was facination, for arthur G. it's love. I'd do most anything he asked me to. He left on the 11:15 car — oh! How can I stand to-morrow night, the last night?

July 21

Monday — The last day is here — I feel better than I did yesterday tho. Arthur G. came

about 8:45 in a Peerless car with a civilian. I was over at the store when he came. He said he'd been waiting on a car for 45 minutes when this civilian told him he'd take him. Arthur G. had never seen him before — Wasn't that nice? He was a Mr. Young, his dad owns the Capital City Laundry — The fellow stayed + talked to Venda, and all of us went to ride + took mother. We came home and the fellow stayed until 10:30 and left — I couldn't tell Arthur G. good-bye to save my soul — It was too hard for me — Oh it most killed me when I saw him run and catch the last

and thus he left me, maybe to have gone out of my life forever — Who can say? Yes, I give him back to Lucile, to his rightful owner — I do feel a little pang of jealousy when I think of Lucile, but still they say true love is never selfish, so I give him up, I send him back to his own life and people, to go out of my life forever, to forget me and think of me as one who tried to help him pass the time away a little pleasantly while in the army. Yes, I really gave him up — way down deep in my heart — when I told him good-bye to-night. Of

course I didn't mention it, but I felt that way. Things will be different even tho he isn't gone very long — He says he's coming back, and all that — He means it now, but all the soldiers say that when they leave, but when they get back to their old life — they forget their "army" pals and girls and sweethearts, and go back to their old ones. — Well, anyway, I've enjoyed knowing Arthur G., and going with him, and loving him — He's meant lots in my life — He's changed me a good deal, in some ways, and made me better — Love is a wonderful

thing! I could trust Arthur G. to the end of the world and then some, and I'd believe anything he'd tell me, and I'd rather die than tell him a lie because he has confidence in me, he believes me, he thinks I'm an awfully good girl and it would certainly hurt to have him disappointed in me. I'll hand it to him — he's the nicest, the most gentile, the most refined boy I've ever seen, or met, or been with. Oh! God! it's hard to give him up even for a while, let alone forever. But I must, I must, I must — I knew it'd have to end, but do you think that keeps it

from hurting?

July 22

Tuesday — Another rotten day — I've got the blues so bad — I called 260, Camp Jackson, for the last time about eleven o'clock and talked to Arthur G. Oh! the familiar voice — He said instead of getting off at 4:30 p.m. they weren't going to get off until 8: p.m. — He said he'd write as soon as he gets there — I hope so — I got ready and went to the dance — I simply can't stay at home, I'd die of the blues — Of course I didn't enjoy it, but can anyone enjoy anything if their heart is breaking?

And the one person on earth that they care for is gone — maybe forever? But I'd have died really if I'd stayed at home. Mickey and Freedman were awfully nice to me — but oh how I missed sitting on top of the table and talking to Arthur G. — I was sitting over in the corner talking to mickey when Abe came over and started singing "Dear old Pal of mine." I couldn't stand it, I went tearing into the dressing room. — Yes! Yes! Yes! I miss him, more than I ever missed anyone else in my whole life he's such a regular man. — You don't

find them often like Arthur G. Abe and Freedman walked to the car line with us — Oh! how I missed talking to Arthur G. — until the car came, and swinging onto his arm. How can I do without him, now that I've gotten use to him?

July 23

Wednesday — Oh! such is life! Mrs. Sitner informed me that Arthur G. called me about 9:05 — and she told him I was at the dance — Was not that awful? I wish I hadn't gone to that old dance! I suppose he thinks I didn't care whether he went or not by going to the dance just

as usual — He didn't get off at 8:00 p.m. but was just fixing to leave when he called, to tell me good-bye for the last time. He says he'll miss me, but will he miss me as I already miss him? Mother, Venda and myself went to see Marguerite Clark in "Girls, Girls." I couldn't stay at home when this is Wednesday — Arthur G's regular night. Just think this time last week he was here. Just a few days can make such a change — When we got out of the movies it was pouring rain so we went by Craven — not many people there — But a

good many civilians were there that I knew — so I had a real nice time. Alex Williford was there. He wanted me to elope with him, but nix, not as long as I love Arthur G. as I do — A good many fellows offered to keep me company while he was away, but I told them I couldn't see them — all I want is Arthur G. no one can fill his place —

July 24

Thursday — Raining! If it don't stop raining I'll lose my mind — It has rained every day for most two weeks — nothing to do — Oh! if only Arthur G. were here! Venda

little time can make such awful changes. I went up to Hunter Drugs and Hassel said for us to come go to a dance at Community Club. I was feeling badly and said I didn't think I'd go but when I came home Venda + I both went. We had a perfectly wonderful time. It was like an "old time" dance. On the encores you were "tagged." mickey and Freedman were there and several others that I knew. — The music had lots of "pep" in it. The dance was over at eleven, so Freedman stayed with me until the car came. Some civilians wanted to bring

us home in a little racer, but there was nowhere for Hunter + myself to sit except on the back so we didn't do it. I surely did enjoy that dance even tho mickey did get sick, I almost forgot Arthur G., but believe he's — Arthur G. is the sweetest boy in the world. It's true we may forget each other — for of course he'll marry Lucile in the end — but still he's the nicest pal I've ever had. — Dear old Pal of mine!

July 26

Saturday — I went to the dance, but didn't enjoy it because I had such a violent headache. mickey was more than sweet

to me. He tried so hard to put me in a good humor. He's one more cute, attractive, wonderful dancer. There's no chance for me tho, Helen Walker has first claim on him. He takes her home from all the dances. She's good looking, a good dancer, and a very quiet girl, tho — She looks like she could kill me when I dance with mickey — I had a thrilling experience on the car coming home. A cute fellow flirted with me and sit by me — He was awfully nice.

July 27

Sunday — I went to Trinity to church with Venda to-day —

Suck Kenneth Baldwin and Hunter came down here to-night — When I saw the 8:45 car stop at Mrs. Kimball's and Arthur G. not get off and it Sunday too, I simply balled. I was cross and mean, lonesome and blue. Oh!, oh! I want Arthur G. — Later about 9:30 Kludes + Al Brown came out in their car — We went up to Susie Hall's but she wasn't there, so after the other people left we took Venda and went to ride. — Boys do alright to pass the time away with, but none are like Arthur G. — to me — Well, he has gone and I've lived thru Wednesday, Friday and Sunday,

and the only change in me is that I've lost pounds of flesh — You never know what you can stand until you have to —

July 28

Monday — At last! I've heard from Arthur G. I got a card — that I should have gotten Friday — + a letter and a three pound box of Nunnally's from him — He said he was coming to spend the week-end soon. I hope the week-end will hurry and come — Venda + I went up to Mrs. Grey's to see about visiting a dear lady in Charleston, so that we can go stay a while — I hope we get to go. It's so lonesome here now for me — We came

home, talked to mother + Dad for a while and went to bed — A very exciting evening!

July 29

Tuesday — Sick — I had to take Ben up town to the doctor and died almost before I got home — I layed down and rested until seven almost, got up put on my clothes, took mother and went to the dance. It was hot enough to stew you, but anyway I had a good time — mickey is a darling, and so nice to me — Freedman + I had a fuss, but he hasn't been treating me fair. He used to dance so much with me and for the past two dances he

has hardly noticed me so when he asked me for a dance I said, "You don't mean to say you are going to dance with me?" It made him mad and he walked off — I should worry, he'll get glad — mickey told me he had rather dance with me than any one he'd ever seen. He can't keep from kidding me. He's always telling me he loves me — It's funny — Arthur G. isn't like that. He begged me to come to Community Club Friday but I told him Mrs. Gibbes asked a different bunch every Friday, so I couldn't come. He said it was such a long time

to wait to dance with me. He's a darling. Freedman — altho he was mad — + Abe walked to the car line with us.

July 30

Wednesday — Nothing to do. Oh! If only Arthur G. were here. I'm sick as can be. after I came from the dance last night I took some medicine and have been sick all day. mother and Venda went to the movies, but I stayed here and wrote to my heart — I went to bed about 11:15 — oh! oh! when I see the 11:15 car go to town it makes me sick — It seems like Arthur G. ought to be running to catch it.

July 31

Thursday — nothing to do again —

It seems like my life is made of nothing to do except that which is unpleasant — Oh! well it can't last always, all things come to an end — Maybe someday I'll see Arthur G. again — But, really, I'm afraid we'll both forget — You never can tell —

Aug. 1

Friday — And still another month, July brought me bad luck, and made me sad, will August make me glad? Mrs — Grey and her girls and miss Wright and Venda and myself went to Community Club for the dance. Glory! we are going to Charleston after all — for I've just heard. Hassel

heard from the lady — I didn't dance very much, it was so hot. mickey and Freedman were there. Of course mickey was lovely to me. Sit-out lots of dances when I wouldn't dance. Freedman won't speak to me — Sue Baldwin and her sister, and her sister's fellow brought Venda, Hunter and myself home. The others left us. mickey asked me for a date, but I didn't tell him when he could come — He is a cute, sweet, attractive boy, but none, none are like my Arthur G. —

Aug. 2

Saturday — Venda, Hunter and myself went up town early to do our shopping for

our trip to Charleston. I got a cute georgette waist, bathing suit, gloves, cap, bedroom shoes, tooth brush and several other tres necessaire articles — Captain Potts that was, brought us home — He looks well — We planned to go tonight to the dance, but we were too busy to go. Hunter went and I phoned to her that we were going on the three o'clock train Sunday morning, so she came home and dressed — When we went to catch the last car Hunter screamed that she had lost her pocketbook so we missed the car and had no way to get to the station. Mother found her pocketbook in the

middle of the road where she had lost it as she stepped out of the car. We then phoned and found out that we could go on the 6:55 train Sunday — We went to sleep and slept about two hours —

Aug. 3

Sunday — We got the first car this morning after mother + Dad got up and gave us some breakfast — We met Mr. Young at the station so he helped us on the train — The train was crowded so I had to sit by a man, and naturally, we started talking and it turned out that he was going to the Island too, Station 22, to get his wife

who had been there a month — He said he'd take us — We were purely relieved because none of us had been there before. After a long and tiresome trip we at last arrived in Charleston too late to catch the 12:30 boat for the Island so Mr. Gefforde, the man, got a taxi and road us all over Charleston until 2:00 when we went to the boat landing + got the boat. We had music on the boat but I was too tired to even enjoy it. Just think! On the Atlantic ocean, the first time I've ever seen it — after we got off the boat at Mt. Pleasant we had to get a street car, and arrived at

Mrs. McCullough's — After so long a wait she sent word that she was busy but would take us — The Mr. Gefforde, the Godsend, left — He was more than nice to us. after waiting until about 6:00 o'clock we got something to eat — There were just lots of boys and girls there but we, of course, didn't know them — after eating we strolled down to the beach and met two "Our Babies," and they wanted us to go in surf, but we didn't go so they came up to the house — Venda + myself walked back down to the beach with them, but I couldn't stand the mosquitoes and them, so I left and

went to the house. Mrs. Mc. introduced Hunter + myself to all the people, so we sat down and talked and about nine o'clock Venda came in. We went to bed rather early because we were so tired. I think we'll have a big time because we live across from the Breakers Hall, and there's a dance there every night except Tuesdays and Fridays when there is a dance at the Isle of Palms.

Aug. 4

Monday — I slept until late and was fixing to go to the Post Office when we saw a Lieut. over at the Breakers

having a shre shine. Hunter started flirting with him, but he didn't seem much of a flirt. We had to go to the Breakers for some stamps + cards, and passed the first Lieut. but he didn't pay much attention to us — nor me to him. Later when we were leaving the P. Office he came in and told Hunter for us to wait on him. We did. He was Lieut. Hutson, and was a graduate of Clemson in 17 and knew all the Clemson boys that I did. He was lonesome, so were we, so why not be friends? We went home with us and we danced. He was a nice dancer. He

made a date to take us in the water. All of us went and had a good time. That night Mrs. Polhemus, Judge Speer, Miss McEtcheren, some people we had met, and all of us went to the dance. At first I thot we'd be "wall flowers" but Mrs. Polly introduced us to some soldiers, and a sailor heard me say something about dancing and asked me to dance. He was so nice. His name was Tom Morris. He introduced me to his sailor friends Bob Moore, a perfect darling with pretty brown eyes and hair, and a Mr. Waters. Then I had every dance, mine was a good

dancer. I introduced all of them to the other girls. A field clerk was standing near us, and Judge Speer said something to him, as he said his name was Croutcher, Hunter + myself yelled, because he was the fellow Hassel liked so much. He was cute + danced with us. He + Bobby Moore came over to see me after the dance and we danced over there by the electric piano. Oh! I had such a good time! We went to bed about 2:00. Venda + Lieut. Hutson and Hunter + Mr. Sud, a soldier — went for a beach stroll, but I stayed at home — I thot of my own Arthur

G. and didn't go. I adore this place — Gee! I don't ever want to go home.

Aug. 5

Tuesday — We sleep all day almost stay up all night. I'm so sick I can't see straight, just my luck. Venda and Hunter went in surf about 5:00 o'clock, but I layed down. Mrs. Polly and Judge took us to the dance at the Isle of Palms. Oh! Oh! what a grand time we had. Lieut. Kill was there and my little Bobby Moore. I met some wonderful men. Bobby introduced me to a Mr. McKerlin, a civilian, and a wonderful dancer. Oh! that floor, that music, that breeze, the ocean, the moonlight. What girl

couldn't dance with all that? Bobby came home with us, Tom Morris also, + another sailor Bobby Zener. After we got home we had another dance — It was about three or four A.M. — when we went to bed. The sailors had to leave at 5 and I heard them leave. Bobby said "good-bye" and I was awake, so he put his hand thru the window and caught my hand. He is perfectly darling!

Aug. 6

Wednesday — Today wasn't so thrilling. Venda + Hunter went in surf but I stayed at home. Bill comes to see me every morning. He's very attractive. We went over to the Breakers. My Bobby wasn't there —

I surely did miss him. Tommy Croutcher was there, so was Mr. McKerlin. Mr. McKerlin introduced me to his friend, a Mr. Blanchard. He was a good dancer too. Bill was there. As usual we had a dance at home afterwards. Venda and Hunter went for a midnight "dip." I know they had a thrilling time. Wouldn't my Arthur G. be proud of me if he could see me behaving so nicely? I stay at home and talk to Mr. + Mrs. McCullough while they go beach strolling or take a "dip" about 9:00 in the morning —

Aug. 7

Thursday — I feel a lot better. Mr. Wilkinson, Mr. Graham and Squire Lucas, both from Charlotte, Venda + myself went crabbing.

I sat on the rocks while they did the crabbing. Caught lots of crabs. You should have seen me. I had on one of Gus' shirts under my bathing suit. I surely did look "sea going" as they expressed it. Went to the Breakers. Not many people there. My Bob wasn't. Tommy was, so was Blanchard and McKerlin. I had all the dances anyway. Blanchard came home with me. They had cooked the crabs at home and I tasted them but didn't care for them. Venda + Hunter went for a "dip" with Mr. Wilkinson and Bobby Zener. I didn't want to go —

Aug. 8

Friday — Venda, Graham, Wilkinson and myself went fishing — I got scared to death for fear the little boat would turn over, and I sure can't swim. However we caught about 17 fish and had a good time. Tommy took me in surf. Surely did enjoy it. Wilkinson took me in had them cooked for us and myself sick at him. most laughed We had them for supper — We went to the Isle of Palms to the dance. Oh! but we had a good time. Blanchard + McKerlin went to play ball and didn't get back but my Bobby was there. We had a swell time. Bobby spent the night at home + we started in surf but the rest of the party backed out so we went Beach strolling. I made Tommy

Croutcher mad because I'd promised to go with him + went with Bobby — The moon was shining so nicely — Bill went too.

Aug. 9

Saturday — Bill came while we were at breakfast and stayed a long time. Mr. Blanchard came and asked me to go to the ball game with him but I wasn't dressed to go and thot I'd better stay at home. Lucas + Graham, Bill, Venda, Hunter, Miss McEtcheren

myself went over to the Breakers Hall to dance by the player piano. Bill danced most of the time with me. He made a date to take me in surf. I went

and had a wonderful time. He is grand to go out in the water with. I came in + dressed for the Breaker's Dance. Bobby couldn't come. Tommy Croutcher, Lucas + Graham, Blanchard, McKerlin + Mr. Mertz + Bill were lovely to me. I had five dances with Bill, He said he liked to dance with me. I kissed the dear old place goodbye, — because I go tomorrow back to columbia + loneliness. Oh! I don't want to go home! If Arthur G. were there it would be different, but as it is I've nothing to go for. I surely did enjoy the dance even tho, it was pouring rain after the dance the

crowd went in the water, but Tommy + I went on the Beach. Gee! what a swell night. The moon was shining beautifully, the sighing of the water, the cool breeze, and — a cute, good looking, attractive man, a field clerk at that — — but even tho it wasn't complete. I only needed Arthur G. to complete it, and even as I sat by the water's edge in a little row boat my mind was filled with Arthur G. I wonder if he thinks of me, at all times and places no matter who he is with as I do of him? I'm afraid not. We got in about three o'clock — could you

imagine it at home? — and Venda + Hunter had just come in. We undressed and some fools on the porch kept coming to the window and saying, "Hurry up and give me the bowl, I 'gotta' wash my feet." They heard Hunter say that to Venda. It really scared us, and we were afraid Mrs. Mc. would hear but we weren't saying a thing to them — At last I got scared on the cot, after they had pulled at the blind, and said "Hey, you there on the cot", and got in the bed with Venda + Hunter. They wanted us to yell, so they pulled the blind. Venda got up — and got them told — Believe me, after that they kept quiet. We

didn't have much sleep —

Aug 10

Sunday — Oh! 'tis the last day of an almost perfect week. I have a date with Tommy, and Blanchard is here. Sister + Ben arrived about two o'clock, and wanted me to stay over but I thot I'd better come home. Dear little Tommy, I had dinner with him about four o'clock, and went down on the Beach for the last time. Gosh! I don't want to go home! We left on the six fifteen cars. I hated to see McKullough's fade behind me. We got the eight o'clock train for home — Met some kids on the train that lived at

Branchville, + they kept us awake until they got off but I got so tired + sleepy after they got off. We got here about three and went to bed and slept until about ten — Gosh! I had some time in Charleston. An almost perfect week!

Aug — 11

Monday — Got a telegram from Arthur G. saying he wanted to come over for the week-end. Of course I had to be away. Mother wired back I was in Charleston, He wired back he'd come another time. Went to the K of C dance — I haven't had any sleep for an age but I had to go. Freedman was the first person I saw

almost + he forgot to be mad + spoke — Next came mickey, bless his heart, + he looked so glad to see me. Said he hadn't danced since I'd been away, + said he was so glad I was back. He said he'd have died if I'd stayed any longer — He danced pretty nearly all the time with me, and only once with Helen. I certainly was glad to get to Columbia again. I hadn't had a real dance for a whole week until I danced first dance with mickey. Came home on the last car —

Aug 12

Tuesday — I stayed at home tonight for a wonder. Nobody here, and nothing to do —

Aug — 13

Wednesday — Mrs. Grey, Hassel, Hunter, Venda + myself went to the K.C. Hall tonight. When we got up there, it wasn't anybody there, so Hunter + I walked down the street to meet Mrs. Grey, they had stopped at the drug store — Hunter said here comes mickey, and I said "where?" She showed me and it was mickey + Sheridan. We waited and they caught up with us, and went to K.C. — I was afraid I wouldn't enjoy it but you know I'd enjoy any dance if mickey were there to dance with me — He asked me not to make any dances, but I had to dance with Rime, and Freedman, of all people, came

and asked me to dance with him, so I had three dances with him, but the rest of the time I danced with mickey — Helen wasn't there or he would not have danced so much with me. Mrs. Grey, Hassel, + Venda left to come home on the 10:45 car, as the dance was over at 11, but Hunter + I wanted to stay + mickey said he'd wait with me for the 11:45 car so we stayed. Sheridan went with Hunter so we went down to the State House + sat on the benches to wait on the car. Mickey is certainly cute, and attractive. He says he loves me, but "Birds sing, Men lie." 1Password menu is available. Press down arrow to select.

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Anyway I love Arthur F. We caught the last car home.

Aug. 14

Thursday — I went nowhere. Gee! But it's lonesome. I wish Arthur F. were here or I were in Charleston.

Aug. 15

Friday — I was cleaning up this morning when J.E. Leitner, Jr. called me and said his Mama wanted me. I went over and she said that some man called and said to tell me that Arthur F. was in town. I was so surprised I didn't know whether to believe it or not. I had written him and asked him to come, but I had no idea he

could get off. I tho't possibly some one was kidding me but Mrs. Leitner said she didn't think so. I came home and told the glorious news. I was so excited I could hardly finish cleaning up. After dinner I layed down as usual, and at &:15 I heard my heart open the gate, and say "Don't run." Venda was not dressed, & sitting here reading to Dad. Gee! his voice sounded good to me. He asked if I was asleep and told mother not to wake me. I hurried and dressed and came down. God! it's good to see him once more. He's been away most a month, and

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I'll say I've missed him. He stayed for supper, and we expected him to stay here at night but he had already engaged a room at the Hotel. He & I stayed at home, while Venda & the Greys went to Community Club. I'm afraid Mickey will be mad because I promised him to be there, but you know who can't be bothered when Arthur F. is here. We walked up to Mr. Grey's to speak to him. Arthur F. had to go on the 11:10 car so that he could get his suit case. He left it at Gayden Bros. It seems like old times to have Arthur F. on a Friday night. He says he

likes Atlanta very well. He said he slipped off, that no one knew he was coming, as he had to go back early Sunday morning so that he wouldn't get in trouble. I hate it but of course I don't want him to get in trouble. He thinks he will soon be discharged, I hope so.

Aug. 16

Saturday — I dressed early, because Arthur F. said he'd be out about 10 o'clock, but he didn't get here until most twelve. He met Abe, the Jew, and went up to our new Victory Park which has just opened. He bought "Life", and the

"Cosmopolitan", and his papers. We sat in the swing and read all morning. People think we are queer, but what's the use of talking, you don't have to talk "sometimes". He stayed for dinner, but after dinner I got so sleepy he said he go to the Hotel & bathe & dress, and let me go to sleep, and he be back about 8:15. He went on the 4:15 car. I went to sleep & slept until 6 o'clock and got up & dressed. He did come at 8:15. The dance Hall up at the Park opens to-night so Abe asked Arthur F. to come and bring me. Abe is "ticket catcher" at

the show, so asked us to come to the show. Mother & Venda went with Arthur F. and myself. We went to the show first — it was rotten — and while we were there they played "Dear Old Pal of Mine" over at the Dance Hall. I grabbed Arthur F.'s knee. That piece always makes me think of him. After the show we went to the dance hall and danced. I danced most every dance with him. They played "Till we meet again," and "I'm glad I can make you cry", with dimmed lights. Gee! that's tough. We left at ten-thirty and caught the car home. Mother & Venda

came home on the 11:10 car. Arthur F. stayed until the last car. Somehow, I don't believe he loves me as much as he did. maybe tho', I'm mistaken, but I don't think so. He leaves in the morning at 7:05. I wish he could stay over until Monday morning. Oh dear, I hated to see him get on the car — I wonder — — yes, wonder when he'll be back again. He said it wouldn't be long — but as time wears on will his thoughts of me be more infrequent? Oh! God! Only time may tell —

Aug. 17

Sunday — I surely do miss

Arthur F. I wish he were here now. In the afternoon I went up to Hunter's and Al Flemming, a soldier in the 48 Inf., was up there. We went to walk and after supper, I had supper there, Hassel played all those pretty soft pieces. She played "Dear Old Pal", beautifully — Oh! if only I had Arthur F. right now. Fannie Mc-Gill came up for a while, and said some boy from Georgia had proposed to her. She takes boys seriously. Mother & I came home about 11 o'clock.

Aug. 18

Monday — Of course I went to Craven. Susie Hall had a party and asked me to come but I

told her I had a date to go to Craven. I saw Mickey with Helen when we were going in the car. When I got there he spoke rather cool, and asked me for the third dance, as he had the first two with Helen. That made me mad but I gave him the dance. He came for it, and started fussing right away asking me a million questions about why I didn't come to the dance Friday. I "lied" because I didn't want to tell him that Arthur F. had been here. Then, he asked if I went to Victory Park Saturday, I told him yes, but that I didn't stay long, then he asked a million questions

about that, and then he said, "Henry I was at the Park and when I saw you dancing with that "field clerk", I went right back to Camp." It was true he had been there, because his friend told me so. Lord! I was lost. Mickey was furious. He said I hadn't treated him fair in that I didn't tell him I loved "that field-clerk". Gosh I was worried because Mickey is the only person here that I like to dance with. He then said he wanted the dance "after the next". I gave it to him, and when I was dancing he came up and said he had made a mistake that he had that dance so he

wanted the next. I told him that was perfectly alright but that I had the next dance. He tho't I was lying, and simply stared at me. I was so furiously mad that I almost died. I danced very little after that, I was too mad. He then danced every dance with Helen. He made me mad enuf to die — I wouldn't even look at him. Of course I danced no more with him but just before I left he gave me an insolent looking "wink". Gee! I am sorry he's mad tho', because he sure can dance. Arthur F. is the only man after all. He gets mad with me but soon

forgets it, bless his heart —

Aug — 19

Tuesday — I spent the day with Vivian Rhodes. She says Alice's going to marry Thomas Brogden from Sumter — I don't know if she means it or not. We went to ride after dinner, and went up to the Park about 8:30. Mother & Venda were there. I danced a great deal with Freedman. He's awfully nice to me when no one else is there that I know. I went back to Vivian's and spent the night.

Aug. 20

Wednesday — I came home in the car about 10 o'clock this P.M. — Sister and Ben had gotten in

from Charleston last night — Venda and I both stayed at home to-night. I started to K. C. with Hunter, but they missed the 8:15, so I decided I didn't want to go.

Aug. 21

Thursday — Venda had a date with Johnny Merchant, a civilian and I talked to them a while. Hunter & Al Flemming, a soldier, came up here a while — I came up stairs about eleven o'clock to write Arthur F.

Aug. 22

Friday — I went to Community Club. The first person I saw was Mickey. He spoke. Soon Helen came in and he didn't leave

her one time during the evening. I met lots of the 46 Inf. boys. They've just come here, and I met a Mr. Malser that could surely dance. I had an absolutely wonderful time. I didn't even want Mickey. I met dear old Clarke to-night.

Aug. 23

Saturday — We went to Victory Park. Mr. Bally, Mr. Malser is his real name but I call him Bally because he's bald headed, was there and danced almost the entire time with me. Everyone raves over his dancing.

Aug. 24

Sunday — We walked up to the Greys and Al and a Mr. Martin came. We went to get some

— watermelons, but they were all green. It had been raining, and it being very dark, we simply waded in water. Oh! to have Arthur F. to-night — He's so different.

Aug 25

Monday — We went to Craven and Mr. Bally was there. I saw Mickey and he spoke, much to my surprise. Later I was dancing in the corner with a Mr. Jackson, a civilian, and Mickey was over there but I wouldn't look at him. He kept trying to make me look, and at last he caught Mr. Jackson's arm and told him to tell me to look at him, I

looked down and he said "Hello! Henry." I said "Hello", and danced on off. He came up and asked me to please see him after that dance. I did, and he told me I had'nt treated him fair, that I loved the field-clerk and was only kidding him and a lot of other stuff. We decided we'd try to straighten some of the tangle out and be friends. I didn't dance with him, but every time he'd pass he'd smile. I'm glad he's "made-up".

Aug 26

Tuesday — We went no where to-night. Stayed at home for a wonder.

Aug. 27

Wednesday — I was in the living room writing about 12 noon and saw a transfer coming with an oversea soldier in it. I just knew it was Bill; and even before it stopped I went running out there. It was really Bill. He looks so well, and I was certainly glad to see him. Mother was up at Mrs. Grey's so we went to meet her. We met her in front of Mrs. Chandler's, and when mother saw him she started running, and hollering and crying at the same time, while Bill was running too. The neighbors couldn't

imagine what was wrong with mother. Bill & I went on to Grey's to get Ben. Ben had'nt forgotten Bill. Venda & I went to the Park and had a real nice time.

Aug. 28

Thursday — We went to the Park again with Sue Baldwin. She goes every night because Kenneth plays there — We had a nice time.

Aug. 29

Friday — I went to see Miriam Matheny, the Brooks, and Holmes. Mrs. Holmes came home with me. Mrs. Grey's two cousins from Georgia were here so all of us went to

Community. Venda didn't go because she was sick. Mickey was there and I had two dances with him. Miriam was there, so was Mr. Bally. I danced three dances and Mrs. Grey said they were going to the Park. I was so mad because everybody I like to dance with was at Community but I had to go. Mr. Bally said he'd bring me home but I knew that wouldn't do so I had to go to the Park. I was so mad I wouldn't talk. I even went over & stayed with Sue Baldwin when I got there. However, I lived thru it. We came home on the 11:10 —

Aug. 30

Saturday — I went to the Park with Sue, and Vivian Rhodes came right after I got there. I was happy. We danced most every dance together until Freedman came & then both of us danced some with him. I surely did enjoy the dance.

Aug. 31

Sunday — Mother, Dad, Bill & myself went up to the swimming pool that's just opened at the Park. There were a good many people there — We walked home and most got caught in the rain. Mac Pomp came over for a while. Oh! Sundays are lonely now that Arthur

F. has gone. And yes this is the last day of August, and the month was a jolly good one.

Sept. 1

Monday — I went to the 48 Inf. dance. Of course Mickey and Helen were there. To-day is Labor Day so there is a big dance at Victory Park, but Venda and myself wanted to go to Craven. Who should I see upon entering but Henry Quattlebaum. He begged me to go to Victory but I wouldn't, but told him I may come out there later. Freedman danced a lote with me. There was a real good crowd notwithstanding the other dance. Mickey asked

me for a dance but I had several so couldn't give him one. He asked me to see him after a dance, I did. He said someone told him I said that I'd never dance with him again, so he asked me to dance to see if I would, and that he believed I said it because I refused every dance he asked me for. I told him I didn't say it, and he halfway believed it. Sheridan told it to him, so just then Sheridan came up and said I did say it, but he was drunk and didn't know what he was saying. He talked so loud until it scared me, he caught

me by the arm and said, "Come on, Henry, lets go home." I got up and told Mickey I was going and I did go over to Freedman, but even he had had a drink. All the boys were certainly celebrating Labor Day by all having a drink. Mr. Clarke, a 46 man, that Venda dances with was there. We started out about 10:30, and Mickey came over and was talking to me. I talked him out of believing that "rigamarole" he heard, so he told me to meet him at Victory Park to-morrow. He is one cute, good-looking boy. I'm almost afraid to be around

him often, my tho'ts of everything else almost vanish. We waited a long time on the car and when we got to Victory they were playing "Home, Sweet Home". It was certainly a mob. Sheridan had left Craven and was out there and "spied" me. He said "Henry, you don't like me anymore, but I don't care". Anyway I made up with Mickey.

Sept. 2

Tuesday — I did go up to the Park and Mickey really came. I danced every other dance with him. A girl asked him if I was his sweetheart. We went out and sit in front of the theatre on

some planks, and made up. He told me things I know he never meant, but anyway it "listened" well. He said I was the only girl he loved, and that it hurt him when I treated him so badly, and that he loved to dance with me, and in other words, the same old line. Oh! I'll have to admit he's darling and I'm glad we've made up. He said he loved me lots better than he did Helen Walker, but that I didn't love him, and wouldn't even believe him. We talked until they played "Home, Sweet Home". I had such a wonderful time. All the boys I know were there and I met a Mr. Cleveland, a 46 man, and

he is a wonderful dancer. Schultz, Sheridan, Bally, Clarke and lots of others were there. I have a date with Mickey for Saturday — He said we wouldn't go to the dance. He is one cute boy — Sept. & Wednesday — Venda & myself had a date with Clarke & Bally to go to their dance, but after we met them we found out there was no dance, so we went to the park. We had an awfully nice time. Freedman was there and nice to me. When I started out he called me & said he had something to tell me. He asked me what I was going

to do Friday — I said nothing, so he said he'd be out. He's such a funny little boy — but I'll say this much, he doesn't get mad and fuss like Mickey.

Sept. 4

Thursday — I went nowhere and had no one to talk to. Life is interesting!!!!!??

Sept. 5

Friday — Freedman came & mother, Freedman & I went to the dance. We had more fun than a little. Vivian Rhodes was there. She says she is going to marry. Freedman is a darling — I've decided he's the cutest boy in town. He didn't come home with me, because we stayed until

the dance was over and I told him he'd better go. I led him and he followed as well as any girl I know.

Sept. 6

Saturday — I waited until nine-fifteen and still no Mickey! A Stand-up — by gosh! I tho't he was too sweet Tuesday. He's trying to kid the life out of me. I didn't mind except that it knocked me out of going to the dance.

Sept. 7

Sunday — I went up to Mrs. Grey's for a while, and of course they all wanted to know why Mickey & I didn't come to the dance. They'll never know he didn't come. Came home and went to bed.

Sept. 8

Monday — The first day of school. I went to Hyatt Park, and one little boy was awfully cute to me. I went up town after school, and met him, so we went to the movies. Hunter, Al Fleming, another soldier & I went by the Jefferson for Venda — she's staying there with a lady from Anderson — and went to the dance. Venda & the soldier went to Keith's but the rest of us went to Craven to 48 dance. Mickey and Helen were not there — I was sorry — I wanted to see Mickey. Freedman was there, and I made him furiously mad, because I made three

one-steps with Joe Malser (Bally) and told him I didn't feel like dancing when he asked me. I was sick and certainly did not feel like dancing. He got over it tho' and went to the car line with me, but Al got mad with Hunter and went back to Camp & didn't even tell us he was going.

Sept 9

Tuesday — I'm so sick, and so blue — if only my Arthur F. were here!! I cried all afternoon, which is something unusual for me. I don't like that school. I don't know anyone. Sister came home and said she was going up to the park for a while, so I went with her — I had the blues

so bad I had to go somewhere. I had a good time, Bally was nice to me. We came home on the 10 o'clock car.

Sept. 10

Wednesday — mother, Mrs. Ivey, Hazel, and I went up to Community Club. The first persons I saw were Mickey and Helen. I didn't speak, but I could feel Mickey staring at me. I went and sat down near the Billiard table, as Hazel & Frances Wright were playing, and Mickey came up & sat down. He was so mad that he was pale. He said that he had treated Helen dirty after he had seen me Tuesday night, that I was nice making dates with Bally and no

telling what else he did say. He said the reason he didn't come was because I had a date with Bally and hadn't kept my promise. I got so mad I nearly cried — About that time Venda & Clarke came up and Venda asked me what on earth was wrong with me. Soliasty came up and said "my goodness what's the matter with you two? You look as tho you've been fussing." At last Mickey and I got in a better humor and mother & Venda & Clarke and those ladies from the Jefferson left and went out to the Park — I stayed with Mrs. Ivey, but it wasn't any time before they started too. Mickey asked me for a date, so he's coming Friday if

he doesn't stand me up again. We met mother & them going out on the same car. Freedman was at the Park, and as soon as he saw me he danced with me all the time. I surely did enjoy it out there.

Sept. 11

Thursday — I stayed at home with nothing to do.

Sept. 12

Friday — Well, Mickey came, on the eight fifteen, and we got along fine. He is certainly adorable when he's in a good humor! He had to slip off to come out here — He's confined to Camp for being on Main street with his blouse unbuttoned. He said he'd be in

ten days. He left at 11:15 —

Sept. 13

Saturday — I went to the Park, and had a darling time. Vivian was there and says she's to be married Tuesday — She showed me an announcement of it that she had — Freedman was there and we had lots of fun together —

Sept. 14

Sunday — Freedman came out. Last night when I was leaving he called me and said, "What you doing to do to-morrow?" I told him nothing, so he came out. He's an awfully cute boy — I like him so much. He told me to be sure & come to Craven to-morrow because he would be there at the door catching tickets! He left at 11:15 —

Sept. 15

Monday — I went to Craven, and Freedman was at the door sure enough — I had a nice time, but somehow I had the blues — possibly I was thinking of this time one month ago when the sweetest boy on earth was here — oh! Sad! will he forget me like all the rest? Freedman left the door about ten o'clock and came in and we danced all the other dances together. Mickey was there & I danced with him. He is adorable. I'll have to admit, he was with Helen Walker of course. Believe me, that's one girl that sure did "beat my time". They left about 10 o'clock. I was sitting in the hall at the time with Freedman, and Mickey stepped over and whispered

in my ear — "Are you mad with me?" I told him no in the most indifferent tone as if what on earth had I to be mad with him about — Freedman walked to the carline with me, and waited until the car came.

Sept. 16

Tuesday — And old Vivian Rhode — now Mrs. Thomas Brogdon of Manning my old Pal has left me! She was married at two o'clock — or near — I didn't go to school because I had to go there — I went by town and got some crepe-de-chine underwear and gave her. I met Carlyle Wilson, Aldridge Rhodes & Thomas' sister in the car up town so they took me & all of us went for the preacher and then home. Old Vivian and

all was so glad I'd come — they tho't I had to go to school — Vivian dressed. She was married in a grey satin dress, and we waited & waited, and still no Thomas. His mother & sister were at mother Rhodes'. At last he came and all of us grouped around the piano in the parlor and they were pronounced man & wife. Gee! what a short time it takes to get you into "harness". After that I went into the kitchen to help get dinner on the table — They had a lovely dinner. After dinner we cut the cake — I got nothing, but Rosebud, Vivian's sister cut the ring — Then Vivian changed her dress for a blue coat suit, and little blue feather turban and

she & Thomas went off in his Buick for a little stay in the mountains. We threw rice on her as she departed — And so it is all over! No longer "my wife", I was her "Henry" — Gee!, she is my best pal and now she's left me — It's all in a life time — after they got off Rosebud, Nina, Crystal, Truman, & a little kid next door, Al Brown and two boys from Sumter and I all went in swimming at the Park. We had a good time. The music was going when we got out of the pool but I had orders not to stay to the dance. I danced one dance and Bally and Clarke came in and begged me to stay, but I tho't mother

wouldn't like it. Venda had a date with Clarke. I went to bed kinder early.

Sept. 17

Wednesday — I went up to the Park — Freedman was there. We danced all the time together, almost. I don't know what I'd do without him at a dance now — I dance with him all the time. I had a good time. There was a big crowd.

Sept. 18

Thursday — I had not intended to go to the dance, but Venda & mother were to go to the show with Clarke. They missed the car and Venda was sick, so I went up to the Park for her to see if he was there to explain. He was, and

I explained and we had lots of fun dancing together. —

Sept. 19

Friday — Freedman & Clarke came out to supper — mother had a grand supper — After supper we went to the dance, and had loads of fun. Bill went too — He says Freed is cute. —

Sept. 20

Saturday — Freedman went home to-day on a ten day furlough — I don't know what I'll do without him at the dances. Mother & I went shopping and came back by the Park — Venda had a date with Clarke, and Mr. Cleveland was there and danced almost every dance with me — I was so tired I could hardly dance — I had a kinder nice

time, but I'll say I missed Freedman —

Sept. 21

Sunday — I went up to Ivey's a while — This time two months ago — Arthur F., my very life, was leaving — will we or one of us forget? Time — oh time! alone may tell. After I came from Ivey's I went to bed.

Sept. 22

Monday — I went to Craven Hall with Sister — we were early, but in a little while Mickey came in. He came over where I was and asked me for the first dance — Helen hadn't come. Presently she came in and I told him he'd better go over to her — He did. Mickey was lovely to me. He danced about every other dance with me. I had a wonderful time — I had a

dance with him and Helen wanted to go — it was intermission — so Mickey came over and said he was going to stay for our dance, but I told him not to, and begged him to go — He did but he said "Henry, I don't want to go home with her. I know you're mad with me," and asked me for a date — I told him he could come to-morrow night — He looked at me so sweet when he left — Mr. Cleveland was there.

Sept. 23

Tuesday — Mickey came — we wanted to go to Victory Park, but he is still in confinement so I didn't think we'd better risk it. We had an awfully cute time — Of course he says he loves me more than he does Helen, and all that, but little Henrietta has heard

that before — I've been kidded by experts — He made me promise to be a Community Club to-morrow. The only reason he is coming to see me is because he is peeved with Helen because she was up at the Park Friday with a Lieutenant.

Sept. 24

Wednesday — Sister went to Community with me, she & Ben. I saw Mickey looking out of the window for me even before I got there — When I got in he was playing pool. Of course Helen, her cousin & Jack Metes were there — I danced the first dance with Mickey, so Helen got mad and went to the park with Bally. Mickey & I sure did have a good time. After the dance he went to the car line with us and asked me when he'd see me

again. I told him to call me and I would tell him if I could go to the Park Friday. I am looking for Ruby Herring, she's coming to visit me. He is a darling little fellow. I had a wonderful time at the dance.

Sept. 25

Thursday — I stayed at home & went to bed. I stayed in for once without a date.

Sept. 26

Friday — Ruby is coming this afternoon. She got here at about & o'clock before I had even cleaned up the room. She is such a sweet girl. Mickey phoned and asked me was I going to the dance, I told him yes, so he said he would be sure to be there. Ruby & I went to the dance but no Mickey. I looked and watched and waited but

all in vain — for he came not. Anyway I had a good time.

Sept. 27

Saturday — Ruby & I went shopping & got a hat for her. We went up to Community Club for a while, and of course the first people I should see — were Helen & Mickey, after he'd said he'd never go with her again! oh! the men! the fickle, fickle men! Ruby & I danced together until a lady told me that the "boys were getting mad" because we refused to dance with them — I was so mad with Mickey I wouldn't speak to him because I know he went to see Helen instead of coming to the dance. We went out to the Park & had a good time. Sheridan came up and told me not to be mad with

Mickey because he had to work — All who believe that stand on their head! We had a cute time. Ruby Herring met Clarke, the boy that goes with Venda.

Sept. 28

Sunday — Clarke came out here to spend the day. Ruby & I met Bally on the car when we were coming from church saying he had to see Clarke so he was there for dinner too. Some little old gal from Hopkins who had been in the Hospital & knew Sister was here too. After dinner all of us went to the Greys'. Ruby & I had been cutting up with Clarke so until I was most asleep when Eldridge Rhodes, Al Brown and two boys I didn't know passed & called me. Ruby & I went out there and the whole bunch of us —

the four boys, Ruby & I — went to ride in a tiny, half broken-down Saxon — Ruby sitting on the back swinging her feet. We rode up Main st. and it Sunday too — We came home & the boys, Clarke & Bally, stayed for supper. They left about ten o'clock —

Sept. 29

Monday — Ruby & I planned to go to Craven, but Clarke phoned there was to be no dance, so we went to Victory — A cute civilian and sailor rushed me. Clarke & Bally was there — Clarke got in a fight taking up for Smythy. We had a grand time notwithstanding. I heard from Arthur F. a nice letter.

Sept. 30

Tuesday — Venda, Ruby, mother & I went to the dance. I worried, and worried so about Clarke that I hardly

slept, but much to my relief he was the first person I saw. We had a peach of a time at the dance — And so Sept. is come and gone! passed into a memory. Oh dear! and so all things pass! and Arthur F. hasn't come back yet. He says he can't come until he's discharged — but then he'll come — I wonder!

Oct. 1

Wednesday — Ruby & I went to the Park and had a real nice time. Just about the same bunch there —

Oct. 2

Thursday — We, Ruby & I, went to the Park again — just for something to do, and had a swell time. Sheridan, Kellar and everybody were there. We sure did have a great time, Sheridan & Kellar came home with us. Believe me I did have

a good time. Oct. & Friday — Of course Ruby & I went to the Park. We had a real nice time. Just about the same crowd there —

Oct. 4

Saturday — We went to the Park. Clarke & all of us had a real good time, but I was tired and everybody tho't I was mad. I was so awfully tired.

Oct. 5

Sunday — Ruby & I were awfully tired, sitting in the living room with our hair down, when 4 soldiers came. It was Bally, Frank Prince, "the man with the beautiful eyes," Mr. Baire & another man. We dressed & came down. They said Clarke, the boy that goes with Venda, had gotten drunk & had a fight. He was

peeved with Venda anyway. They suggested going to town so Ruby & I went. We went to the drug store and walked up Main St. & came home. They stayed until about ten o'clock. It was a wonderful moonlight night, we were sitting on the porch and naturally my thot's strayed to Arthur F. Oh! joy to have him to-night! I fear he doesn't love me tho —

Oct. 6

Monday — Ruby left. She is coming back to go to business school. I stayed at home and went to bed early. I'm about done up after a week's dissipation.

Oct. 7

Tuesday — I stayed at home to-night & did nothing. "No one to love, none to caress, no one to pity me in my distress" Ah!

to have things as they used to be. Then I was happy —

Oct. 8

Wednesday — I went to the Park. The first person I saw was Friedman. He has come home from his furlough. He came up & spoke to Venda & didn't say a thing to me. After that dance he came up & I spoke very cool — but he hadn't seen me before. He danced most of the time with me. The boys deviled me to death saying I didn't want them now that Friedy was back — I asked him how Bill was. He said fine. I'm really glad he's back.

Oct. 9

Thursday — Friedy came out & we went up to the Park. We had a nice time. We danced most of the time with each other —

Oct. 10

Friday — Friedy came & we went to the park. We had a nice time. A pretty good crowd there —

Oct. 11

Saturday — Friedy & I went to the Park. We had a good time. Most everybody was there.

Oct. 12

Sunday — Friedy came out — He left at 11:15. He's a real cute kid, but nobody on earth is like or ever will be like one A. F. Williford —

Oct. 13

Monday — Friedy said he wasn't going to Craven, but about 5 o'clock he called and said he'd be out for me. He came. Venda & Hunter went with us too. Clarke was there with Ruby & Caroline Fourgner.

He treated all of us rather queer. Mickey & Helen were there. I didn't speak to Mickey — which was very foolish, but he looked at me so funny. We had a good time. Frank, with the beautiful eyes was there — There was a big crowd there. We sure did have a good time.

Oct. 14

Tuesday — Friedy & I went to the new K. C. Hall. Mickey was there without Helen. He was dancing with Hilda Lunander. Not many of our crowd was there. Sheridan was there — At last Mickey came over and asked me to dance with him — after I'd stared at him for "a week" I did, and we had it out. He said he had never been treated as I treat him and I told him the same. We got mad on general principles. He said Friedy

had asked him what was he mad at me about. He told him he wasn't mad but I was — Then Friedy told him I was not mad, so Sheridan dared him to ask me for a dance — Friedy came over & raked me out about dancing with him. He said I let him treat me anyway — He said he told him to come dance with me because he thot I'd refuse him. Then I got the blues & most dyed — Mickey came over again & I danced with him — He said "Abe" was the cause of my not making up with him. I read Mickey's titles clear. I told him that hereafter I'd speak to him — no matter what happened but that that would be the end of it. Coming home Friedy sure did get me told. He said I was too easy on those boys — I just wish Arthur F. were here so

that I wouldn't get in such mix-ups.

Oct. 15

Wednesday — Friedy & I went to the Park, and had a nice time. I had said I was going to stay in, and Daddy & I had started up stairs when Bill & Friedy came in. He said mother & Venda told him I was home so he came after me. I was a sight, my hair wasn't combed nor anything — I rushed up stairs & went to the Park. Sammy Vinicure & Keller, & Sheridan — were there. I sure had a good time, Clarke was there & acting awful queer. He was supposed to have a date with Venda & came up there with Ruby & Caroline & hardly danced with Venda. He thot I was mad with him just because I was tired. I sure do love to dance with

Sammy. He's some dancer.

Oct. 16

Thursday — There was a special dance at Craven — We went. I saw Friedy the first thing. It was a big crowd there — They had a prize waltz, and Mickey blew in with Sammy Schartz about then. He called me & I went back in the corner & danced with him. He is certainly one cute, attractive kid. If only Helen didn't have him I would — I had another dance with him, but mother said it was time to go. So I had to leave. I sure did have to run to stop the car — I had an awfully good time.

Oct. 17

Friday — Friedy & I stayed home. He's broke. He hasn't had any pay in two

months & been home too, so we stayed home.

Oct. 18

Saturday — Friedy & I went to the Park. Gee! I see him more than I used to see Arthur F. I haven't heard from Arthur F. since about the 29. I don't know what's wrong. I fear he is sick. I suppose he has forgotten this.

Oct. 19

Sunday — Friedy came out of course. We "cut the fool" until 11:15 and he had to go. He has certainly been nice to me — It's funny. You never know what will happen when you meet a fellow. Who would have thot I'd go with Friedy as I do — Why, then I was very independent I had Arthur F., & to think now he doesn't even write to me. I suppose I'll have to forget.

Oct. 20

Monday — I stayed at home to rest up, so did Friedy. Only he was out to the camp & I was home — Forduces! when the 8:15 came I wanted to go!

Oct. 21

Tuesday — Friedy & I went to the Park — we had a nice time. & months ago to-day my very soul was leaving — and to-day? I'm trotting around with Abe and he — well, I don't know who he's with, but he has forgotten me completely.

Oct. 22

Wednesday — Friedy and I stayed home. We are broke, but I didn't mind staying. We had a very nice time anyway, and I dance too much —

Oct. 23

Thursday — Friedy did not come back to-night. We

swore off to-night... Gee! I feel as tho I'll been home a year.

Oct. 24

Friday — Friedy came to-night, and we went to the Park. The "ghost has walked" as Arthur F. used to say — We went and had a good time. Sammy Vinicure is so nice to me at all the dances, and I sure do love to dance with him.

Oct. 25

Saturday — I went to Community first to-night. I met Friedy standing on the corner — waiting for me. He said there was a mob at Community, and he was going to the Park on that car. I asked him to wait and he wouldn't do. He looked awfully mad. I should say there was a mob. Several boys out of the 46 were there that we knew, but it

wasn't long before I went to the park — Sammy Vinicure, & Frank danced with me, but Friedy acted as funny, and so did I, I suppose. After so long a time tho — He behaved himself, & I had a cute time.

Oct. 26

Sunday — Friedy & Clark were asked here to supper even tho Clark is mad. Harry Trescot was here too. Clark didn't appear, but Friedy did. Sue & Kenneth Baldwin came over for a while.

Oct. 27

Monday — Friedy & I went to Craven. We had a good time. Sammy was there — When I see Mickey now I smile & speak — that's as far as we get — Believe me Helen Walker had better keep him in that corner if she wants him. Sammy

was with Belle Sullian, as usual. She comes with Tommy Thompson, but dances most of the time with Sammy — Frank, was there —

Oct 28

Tuesday — Friedy & I stayed at home with nothing to do. About 9:30 who should appear but Pudge Spear — Venda had to slide on some clothes & come speak to him. He said he'd be out to-morrow afternoon to go to the fair. Friedy thot he was nice.

Oct. 29

Wednesday — We hurried from school & Pudge came in a good looking car — with Mr. Moore, the man that owns Moore Motor Co. We took Hassel Frey with us — Hunter couldn't get off — We went to the horse races, and afterwards had our fortune told. She told me I was from a good

family and was a girl of great ideas. She said I was going with a blonde & a brunette (they must be Arthur, a blonde & Friedman a brunette). She said I would receive a letter that would change lots of things in my life. She said that Dad would get some money which he would divide between the five of us. She said this would help me with "the blonde", that his family objected because I had no money — She said I'd marry the blonde and better, mother of three children or more. (Joke) She said if I ever loved once I'd love always, and if I were to get disappointed it would be very hurtful to me. She said I always left a deep impression behind me and I was in great favor with the opposite sex, and that was the reason not many girls cared for

me, that I had one brunette girl friend rather stout, and older than I, that was not true — that she would do all she could to hurt me. She said not many people interested me, or appealed to me, but once I liked them I always did. After our fortunes we went down midway to ride on the tango swing, & went to see the bathing girls. We sure did have a good time. Old Mr. Moore about 53 wanted a date with me. No thanks, I'm not playing with those who have one foot in the grave! We came on home in the car, and got ready and went to the dance. Venda had a date with Haase I had none — Hunter was going to town so I did too. When we got to the park Friedy jumped on and all of us went to the street dance &

played a little while and then went to Craven. Tommy, Sammy & Peter were there. Of course Sammy danced with me. He is certainly nice, and such a good dancer. I like him so much. He's one of the nicest boys here.

Oct. 30

Thursday — Thursday of Fair week! Hunter & I went to the Fair to-gether, Venda mother, Dad, Sister & Ben having gone before we did. We bummed around & met a little "overseas soldier" Hunter knew, and saw the soldier in the 46 that calls himself Clark's brother — We met Ansil Price and he asked us to go to the University Dance with him but I stayed for the "Sham Battle of the breaking of the Hindenburg Line" We met Harry Frey and we started to buy tickets

when Billy appeared and got us in — At first I could see nothing but we walked way down and climbed under the wires and I could see fine. The 46 Reg. were the Germans & the 118 the Americans. It was splendid. You could see the Ambulances go to pick up the wounded — After it was over Harry & I stopped by Craven & who should I see but Mr. Phillips, a man that was in the 81st Reg. I used to dance with so much. I was so glad to see him. We didn't stay long for Harry was tired. When we passed the Park it was packed. Friedy was there and came running to the car, but mother wouldn't let me get off — While Harry & I were waiting on the car I saw Mr. Stevenson, one of Arthur's friends in the Depot.

Brigade. He told me Arthur left last Saturday, and that he had gone home. Mr. S — was on his way to N.Y., his home. Yes, Arthur has fully forgotten me. After all he is like all the rest. Out of sight, out of mind. But do you think I'll ever, believe, trust, admire, honor, love another man after he — the only man on earth I thot — did as he has done. He was the one person I really believed in and I found he was like all the rest. Oh! what a disappointment! But anyway he will always stand for what's good in a man to me — Bless his heart, even tho he has forgotten and won't write to me — I haven't forgotten and love him more, because now he is just a wonderful memory — I shall

always remember what a man he was. Oh! if only I had him back, but you're never to return — I suppose he will marry Susie after all. All I've got to say is she will have some man for a husband.

Oct. 31

Friday — Friedy & I went to the Park and had a nice time, thanks to Sammy. I slept all evening. Venda went back to the fair with that little "overseas" fellow. Friedy got furious because I spoke for a civilian and wouldn't dance with me so I danced most every dance with Sammy — He did bring me home tho and we had it out. He is such a piece when he tries to be. October, dear, you are dying and you have been kind in some ways, but in others, oh so cruel! I haven't heard

a line from Arthur T. this month — I might as well get accustomed to it & so —

Nov. 1

Saturday — Friedy & I went to the movies, and from there to Craven to hear that wonderful Myer Davis orchestra from Washington, D.C. Lord! Such music! The violinist "shimmied" to his heart's content while playing. They played "Oh Salomina," "Dear old Pal of Mine" — I most died — "Poor Butterfly" and everything both old & new. I certainly did enjoy it, Venda left & went to the Park. They ended up with "Farewell to Thee" as a moonlight waltz.

Nov. 2

Sunday — Friedy & Haase came out. We had lots of fun cutting the fool. Friedy said Clark had been talking about

him. He's awfully sensitive.

Nov. & Monday — Friedy & I went to Craven. I had a grand time. Sammy, Frank, Clark, and everybody was there. I sure do have a good time at those dances.

Nov. 4

Tuesday — mother, Venda & I went shopping. I got a blue serge dress & tried to find a hat. We got home kinder late, and I stayed home & didn't go anywhere, even tho Sue & Harry both begged me to go —

Nov. 5

Wednesday — Friedy & I went to the Park. He got mad because I danced so much with Clark. Venda danced with Clarke, he told her he wanted to come back — We walked home to keep from waiting so long on the car. Haase was with us.