Dorothy's Diary

Tuesday, April 3, 1917
Fine day & got some good work in.
Met G's mother going home.
Mama in Columbus all day & had to clean up when I got home. Paul called.
Finished embroidery on pillowslip.

Wednesday, April 4, 1917:
Fine day - took shoes to be repaired.
Had visitor at school - Mary's cousin.
Loran drove me to town. Came down again to buy new shoes.
Paul came early with car & went to Marion.
Drove north afterwards......delightful night.

Thursday, April 5, 1917:
Horrid rainy day.
Feeling tired.
Nothing unusual at school. Went to bed early after talking to Mildred.

Friday, April 6, 1917:
Blue day & rainy.
O I am so tired of this work.
No peace at all.
Went to teachers meeting & Paul had to wait till nearly 10 o'clock.
Felt tired & cried.

Saturday, April 7, 1917:
Felt awful.
Teachers exam & there until 4 o'clock. Got check.
Paul called & I asked him to dinner next Sunday. Sent me wonderful plant for Easter.
Sent Paul a card.

Sunday, April 8, 1917:
Easter Day. Cold
Paul came in machine & went to Sunday School, then to our Church. Had wonderful day.

Monday, April 9,1917:
Rather cold but fine.
Feel awfully tired.
Fairly good day at school.
Went to teachers meeting. Mary Griffins wedding in paper.

Tuesday, April 10, 1917:
Hard day at school. Started program. Mildred called.
Paul called late & said "tomorrow".
O how I want him - no one knows.

Wednesday, April 11, 1917:
Good day at school & looking forward to seeing Paul. Late coming down.
Mother at Church with Miss Gladhart. Paul would not talk much & I asked him about it but he did not seem to want to talk much. Sat & cried after he went. O - Paul, if you only knew how much you are worrying me.

Thursday, April 12, 1917:
Fine day but blue for me worrying about Paul. O - I want him so badly. Saw him in field at noon today.
Mr Riegel & agriculturist at school. Teachers meeting tonight. There till 10 pm.
Worried sick over my school - I wish Paul would say what he wants me to do.