8 July 1914

• Emily Matthews-Swadling, Grade 6
• Short Story
• 2017

Dear Journal
I am back from doing my chores now I can do whatever I want. My sisters school is doing a recital and I have to go because Ma is busy at the Wegbys house and Pa is at work and so is my brother.
Our dog Marzipan is now gone to my friend’s house to get a wash I am very happy for her because she has not had a bath in months. Now I am going to bring you with me to the recital. I better start walking, hang on I will write when I get there.
Later…
Righto I am now here at school and nothing is happening so I may as well head off. Just joking why would you think I would do that to my little sister. I love her. I have no clue what this is about but I am curious. Ma says just go because she would love me to be there to watch her. It’s going to start. I will write when it finishes.
After my sister’s recital…
My friend Hadley asked me if we could go to her place I asked Ma if it was alright she said yes if I finish my chores. I have finished my chores so I could go over to her house and see if what she is doing. I hope she is home. I will write if she is not home but if she is goodbye for now.
Sienna