April 7th
Be young, be foolish, but be happy
April 12th (Mon)
Went to stay with Auntie Emma with Norma. I hate A.E. Have to put on good face, though, 'cos she is their favourite aunt.
April 13th
I was quiet all the time at A.E.'s. I'm sorry I was. I upset Norma as well as A.E. Went swimming twice. Went for hike once. Fun.
April 14th
Me and J have decided to invite french penfriends over next year. We'll go back with them. Wrote letter and posted it to ask her. (Still at Auntie Emma's)
April 15th
Last day at A.E.'s. Going home tomorrow. I told Norma all about not liking A.E. She understands. Oh Hell!! Read 2 Agatha Christie books.
Commentary
Auntie Emma lived in Stocksbridge, near Sheffield. She was relatively well-to-do compared to our family and the rest of mum's numersous sisters. By this, I mean that she had a garden back and front. She was a widow. Her husband had worked at Foxes, the (Sheffield Steel) cutlery manufacturers. Foxes had built the village she lived in, for the workers. They also built community facilities, hence our expeditions to the very nice swimming baths. Like my Auntie May she was a creative woman. They both taught me a love of crafts (and a range of skills such as crochet, clothes-making etc)
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