Elizabeth Herbert SmithScotland NeckNorth Carolina

DAYLOGUE Who can say Why to-day To-morrow will be yesterday? —Tennyson September 7 [1918]

1918. Given to me by Adeleand Walter Guion:Lunch at Garvoni's, tothe Gaity, dinner at McAlpine.

1918. Sunday.Embarked. we are1st class travelling steerageDanced on deck in rain

19[18] did not sail until afterlunch. had the shipsphysician. but not forseasickness.

19[18]. A suicide last nightcan't find out anymoreI am wondering where“87” is. Miss Nelson is kind now.

19[18] A wonderful day! On deckall day. drilled. sewed.Met Lt. Bell from N.C.But I do miss dancing.

19[18] In bed w/ sorethroat.Had a very interestingcall by Military surgeon.I think he is a Virginian

19[18] Capt. Eanes scoldedme when he called.declared I was signall-ing to a convoy

19[18] Didn't I get mixed up w/the O. G's! Laughed with Capt.Eanes until weak. Stewardlast bottle of ginger ale @ $1.00.

19[18] Early celebration—no break-fast. Miserable day from cold.Porpoises playing—say a whaleis sighted. To bed etc. a book.

19[18] Awfully cold andwindy. Did notget on deck. playedcards.

19[18] Another mistake inmessage to O.G. Idon't carry my headwell on board.

19[18] Things are better: ournurses manage to stayat the table fortheir meals.

19[18] Nearly froze to death lastnight. snow and sleet.The steward says we ranup near Iceland.

19[18] Great excitement gettingpacked up. Irene ofdancing fame wason deck smoking.

19[18] Landed at Liverpool. Took trainfor South Hampton. reached there 2:30 am.Saw lovely homes, flowersand parks. Love it all.

19[18] After sleeping in a quaint little room—aregular queer breakfast. Emb-arked again at 5 p.m.

19[18] Met a dandy English officer—we have dandy times. Heis so curious about nurses'uniforms. In his office!

La Havre. 19[18] Had to disembark after aglorious night swingingin a cradle—all dressed. Ihated to tell him goodbye. Blue silk hankie

19[18] Such a night as last wasat the Strasbourg! Slept & had a shampoo. Entrainedagain at 7:30 p.m. for Paris.

19[18] Ate cold tomatoes and pork & beans for breakfast. Slepton seats all night—missedtrain—did Paris this p.m.

19[18] Up at 5 a.m. cold pork & beans for breakfast & lunch.Reached here—Mesvres— intime for dinner.

19[18] On the O.R. Unit somany nice officers. Ninenurses in hospital. I amwell, happy & good appetite.

19[18] My major and captain areso pleased w/ our work. Mymess. O. is bringing cakestonight: last night was pie

19[18] I feel like SamMcGee's sister: if Iever get warmagain! Several nurses ill

19[18] After a cold day, fourof us went into townfor some wine to warmup. Sat out in court on cold stones.

19[18] Operated in the openon three cases today. Iam still frozen. have aperpetual ache in my shoulder.

19[18] Went over to thehospital—couldn't goin. but several nursesvery ill. Am so cold!

19[18] Tis dreadful tohear Miss Hardy callfor her mother. sheis dying tonight.

19[18] Miss Hardy died lastnight.

19[18] My, we are keptbusy in the O.R.And the patients!

19[18] I hear that captainGlascock is awfullyill. he is a Virginianand is so nice

19[18] Miss Hardy wasburied in a trunkw/ nine soldierstoday.

1918 Miss McMullendied today. We arenot going to herfuneral as we are toobusy.

1918 Capt. Weinsteincame up w/ the sadnews of Capt. Glascock'sdeath.

1918 I have a chilblainand can hardlywalls. imagine mydistress

1918 Am beginning tolong for letters.

1918 Every nurse orderedout but Mrs. E. fiveill nurses and myself. We are rushed.

1918 Hurrah! Two nursesfrom “55” came in.They go on night dutyover 800 patients each.

1918. I want a letter.Had such a queerdream about ablack horse & crazy baby.

1918. Captain Dunoir was we likethe lab. here. AndLt. Telfair is nice too.

1918 I operated on theC.O's finger. MajorBlacksburn saysI am a vampire.

1918 A never to be forgottentrip to Mesvres. Helped theold lady with her wheelbarrowfull of carrots out of a mudpuddle, went into acottage & packed a girls'nose: Mrs. Eubanks & I.Result—a laundry woman.

19[18] 350 new litter patients camein. My first bathe (shower) & am wearing men's underwearthe R. C. captain gave me.

19[18] And tonight there wasa real tub bathe tho'the water was asyellow as the James.

19[18] I just can't like Major Blackburntho' he says suchnice things about me.

19[18] I am graduallygathering the O.R. intoshape. The Colonelis in bed w/ a bad eye.

19[18] Went to Mesves againto our charming Frenchlaundress. Had a ridein the R. C. car.

19[18] I hear that the girlswho left here are w/ “40”and L. C. L. is nearthere dancing! I don't care.

19[18] Same old wants andwishes for somethingI'll never have!

19[18] To a dance givenby the 316 Engineers.danced and danced! Thedecorations were beautiful

19[18] Over did the stuntand am sick.I should be “typed.”“Type 4. L. C. L.”

19[18] In bed all day w/ adose of oil. CaptainHargrave came in. Weall made a surprise.

1918 Were asked to call onCapt. Perdue at 7:30 p.m.Danced and sangin the Officers' Mess Hall

1918 Had my first letterfrom home. Jamie.Don't I love him.

19[18] The Arch-Bishop'spicture came today.He is right by mylittle pillow!

Charlie's birthday.The memorial services.

My heavens! To belost here “somewherein France” wherethere is nothing doing!

19[18] I ran amuck in theO.R. Went to a dancelast evening and had awonderful time w/ an Engineer

19[18] A big fat letter from SisterJule this morning! 'Tis ashame to operate onSundays when 'tis not necessary!

19[18] Guess what? Had a letterfrom “L. C. L.” today andhe is a “capitan.” But hisphoto is awful!

19[18] And yet more nursesare ordered out! I amwondering if they willtake all but me!

19[18] Lt. Roden came overto ask me out to dinner. He reminds meof “A Man's Man” by Webster.

19[18] Couldn't go to dinnerw/ Lt. Roden as I havea bad throat. My, heis a wonderful dancer.

19[18] Captain D'Au says I canraise the flag. And weare going to have areal reception.

19[18] Lt. Telfer, Mrs. E. & I went toMesvres to carry laundry. Hadsome champagne. Went toa wonderful dance at 909 Lt. R.

19[18] A real Euchanstic cele-bration this morning.Chaplain Cleveland is fromthe front—shell shocked.

19[18] A crowd of us walked toMesvres to the laundrycarrying soiled laundry. Drankchampagne to celebrate.

19[18] “The Kellys”—Miss Sharonand Miss Robbins #55, lefttoday. We hated for themto go. To see Col. Moncrief.

19[18] Claibourne's birthday!Had a fudge party over at theMess. hall. Lts. Roden, Maynard,Schwartz, Blakelock, Telfer & “us.”

19[18] Went to dinner at Boulcy w/Lt. Roden—“the Boot Club.”Beaucoup champagne & poulet.Had a dance at the Mess hall.

19[18] Stayed home and wroteletters. Crowd came in andstayed until late. I do justhate 86

19[18] To dance at “89” w/ Lt. Roden. Hadmy first dance w/ Lt. Maynard.He is splendid. The girlsare all leaving me here alone.

19[18] The girls left Mrs. Eubank & me here alone. Operated allday but walked to La Chareté w/ Lt. Eley to meet Lt. Roden & Mrs. E. for dinner

19[18] Major Hargrave & Capt. Perduecame over to play cards. Majorand I beat the others. I amcross and cranky. fussed.

19[18] Lt. Maynard & Lt. Schwartzcame to play five-hundred!Made fudge. crawled thru' kitchenwindow for bread & pickles.

19[18] One new nurse has diphtheria. Allhad to have cultures made!Lts. Roden & Eley to play five hundred. We lost: have to give the dinner

19[18] Another day justlike others—no mail!Capt. Perdue camein to play cards.

19[18] Asked to Pouilly to dinnerby Lt. Lowery but refused.Lt. Ely & Lt. Roden cameover—all talked French.

19[18] Went to a dance w/ Lt.Maynard—to 89—to 54 andback to 89. Brought Lt. Schwartz & Miss Barnham in to M.N. feast.

19[18] Sunday and a busy day!Off duty at 4:30 p.m. Lt. Roden & Lt. Ely came in—deadtired but they stayed m.n.

19[18] Card party —Misses Andrews,Phyllis, Kantner, McVay, Mrs. Eubank & I with Lts. Lowery, Daluers,Maynard, and Schwartz.

19[18] Major Blackburn made Lt. Col. & ordered away. Dance in hishonor. Lt. Maynard, SchwartzRoden & Eley came in.

19[18] I am tired. No mail yet. justtook a p.m. slept all time.Lt. Roden came in but Ileft him to Mrs. Eubanks.

19[18] Dance at “50.” Going w/ Lt. Maynard.... Had a wonderful time. camehome in mud and rain but both ofus enjoyed it all—every bit.

19[18] Card game on w/ Capt. Perdue & Lt. Roden. Went to sleep. Incame Major Williams & Lt. McDonaldfor help. two nurses stalled in ford.

19[18] A dance at “89.” Going w/ Lt.Maynard. He is a dandy dancerAwfully crowded floor. Mrs. Eubanks is nolonger chief: #72 in, and hated.

19[18] Lt. Maynard did not come.Mrs. Eubanks, Miss McVay, Lt. Roden & Lt. Schwartz to Pouilly for dinner.Miss Kantner, Simone, & I alone.

19[18] A dance at “67”—went w/ Lt. Maynardand enjoyed it—coffee was real. Wehad fun going in Lt. McDonald'sautomobile ambulance.

19[18] Miss McVay taken from usand Miss Love given. To seeMajor Bocock. Lt. Maynard camein to exchange blankets. R. C. opened w/ card party to“us three.”

19[18] Inspection by Col. Fisher. My littlechat w/ Col. Mancreif aboutbeing lonely. A. R. the best incamp. Capt. Weinstein happy.

19[18] Mrs. Eubanks and I areordered to Base 72. See Capt. Orr.Lt. Maynard came over tobe cheered up—bless his heart.

19[18] This place is mud, mud! We arewading knee deep in it. I hear87 is here. Can it be true?Major Gollman up today.

19[18] To Mesvres in the ambulance.Lt. Maynard took me to thedance at 89. Had a wonder-ful time except w/ the adjutant.

19[18] Lt. Maynard came in totake me for a walk: insteadwe stayed at home and hada big fuss. To bed w// a headache

19[18] In bed all day until 4 p.m.Nineteen new nurses in. helped fixthem up. Mrs. Eubanks to MesvresLt. Maynard in for about ½ hr.

19[18] Made salad etc. all day—decoratedthe hall beautifully. Lt. Maynardtook me over to “72's” first danceWonderful time but Lt. Maynard ill.

19[18] Nothing unusual. Simoneoperated on and I went overto help. Poor child told meall her sorrows under ether.

19[18] Mrs. Eubanks ill: Major Airtel,Capt. Huary, Lts. Dalure & Blakelock over:Lts. Redding & Lt. Luck played mandolin and ukelele. Lt. Maynard gone.

19[18] Lt. Pilgram over as a patient. Justbronchitis & I am specializing.Surely do miss my very nicebrother! No dance for me tonight.

19[18] And no church today. up toolate. Made just splendid fudge w/ Lts. Redding and Bengdhal. I dowish Lt. Maynard would come home.

19[18] Ran Lt. Roden home lastnight. Have been cross andcranky all day. Such a mess.A dance but Lt. Maynard isn't here.

19[18] Went to Nevers today andhad a wonderful time lunchingw/ a French officer. The wonderfulthimble was bought.

19[18] A letter from Bess Earle! AndLt. Maynard came in to havedinner & spend evening w/ us. Lts.Ely and Colby w/ us in “Cinque-Cent.”

19[18] Lt. Pilgram has pneumoniastill I had to scold him. Capt. Farris is from Phila. Rain iscoming thru' roof. No bath.

19[18] Lt. Maynard ran in for 5 min.early in p.m. to say he wouldcall in evening. Came up w/ a temp—from typho—bacteria.

19[18] Another mail-less day. I amwondering what kind offriends “army friends” are anyway.Hate to think I never see L. C. L.

19[18] Went to dance at “24” w/ Lt.Maynard. Crush—under thetable. home at 1 am—mid-night feast until 2 am.

19[18] Sick all day: miserable coldand aching. No mail as usual.Our floor flooded: roof leak-ing over everything.

19[18] Off duty on truck all day.Mrs. Eubanks to Nevers. Lt. Maynard up in eveningand again complained of “calls”

19[18] A cold wet miserableXmas eve. Wrote to DollyLouise and L.C.L. Madeup Lt. Maynard's box for Xmas.

19[18] Xmas day. real snow. so manynurses happy. Mrs. E. & I had a real argument @ the C. O. Lt. Maynard came in and didneed careful handling. I am surely blue.

19[18]After a miserable morning, Mrs. E. & I have come to terms. Lt. Maynardcame up to ask me to a dance, and Ireturned the compliment. He's nice

19[18] A dandy dance given to thecasuals by Mrs. E. Had a wonderfultime but Lt. Maynard made mecut one. Lt. Winstead is from U. P.

1918 Still no mail. Had a hard day. ammuddy from head to feet. Went to 89'sdance w/ Lt. Maynard and had a wonder-ful time. He ate so many sandwiches

19[18] Sunday—bad sore throat. 20 nursesare ordered out—rain splashing throroof. Miss Kantner has been orderedover to “89.” I am wild to see her.

19[18] Letters—one from Tom and one fromL.C.L. Needless to say 'tis great toget mail. Lt. Maynard came inand spent the evening. Does not like “dido”

19[18] To a wonderful dance at “89”w/ Lt. Maynard. He is mad w/ metho'. Had a dandy supper andreal New Year's noise & flare.

1919—Went to a dance given byEngineers at La Charité. danceduntil 12 m.n. dinner followed w/ Lt.Ely. home at 3:15 am. “Perfume from girls hair”

1919—Very tired and miserable allday. All those who went to danceill in bed. I am waiting onthem. No mail. —

1919—Captain Payne & Lt. Ely over toplay Cinque-Cent. Note from Lt.Maynard asking me to go to thedance. Am glad he isn't mad!

1919—To dance at “89” withmy regular partner. He issurely nice. A letter from Charlieanother from Capt. Ludlum

1919—An awful wind, roofsleaving us. Not onecaller tonight. Simonegiving French lessons.

1919—Lt. Maynard came upand stayed until 11:30 a.m.Again this criticism ofSoutherness.

1919 First op. at 72.. Lt. Maynardand Miss Kantner for supper.Lts. McKinley, Harmon, Pilgrim, & Miss Ray for “Cinque Cent”

1919: Lt. Blakelock up for agame of cards. He has promisedMrs. Eubanks a nice cardtable—up at the “Con. Camp.”

1919: Mrs. Lockwood brought in justloads of American AmbulanceHospt. pictures—makes me justlong to see J. P. Hutchinson

1919: In bed w/ a fearful headache.Lt. Maynard up for a shortwhile—just as sleepy as hecould be.

1919: Engineers dance w/ Lt. Maynard.I believe he is getting tiredof going to dances avec moi.Saw someone who looked blue

1919. Seven nurses ordered toGermany. Am wild to be onmy way. I want a letter fromsomeone—a vast great silence

1919: Another siege w/ headache.Candle grease all in my hair:Five officers left—one, Lt. Reddingto Germany, others w/ Capt. Orr home.

1919. No mail as usual and aheadache. Lt. Maynard cameup and played cards w/ theothers. How I want some mail.

1919: Nothing of importance.The O.R. is dead.Read and slept.

1919. Co. E. B. & C. 109th Eng.left for St. Armand. Inearly cried. Lt. Ely sayshe'll come up some time.

1919: Letters from Charlie, Bessand L. C. L. Feel much better!Lt. Maynard came up,and played w/ Miss Grant all eve'g

1919. To a dance at “108” w/ Lt.Manly from Wisconsin. Ourlobster salad later. Paraded inLt. Roden's boots: teased about absent Q. M.

1919. Dinner (Turkey an' everything)w/ Lt. Manly over w/ 109th Engineers.Says I'll have to learn to speakEnglish. Sore from dancing.

1919: Over to “86” to get Lt. Loweryto sing. Nurses gave an entertain-ment in R.C. Hut. I had to stayin bed w/ an awful headache.

1919: Captain Lippincott came into make all kinds of blood tests.I can't imagine what can bethe trouble w/ my head.

1919: Miss Kantner ill so did notcome to dinner tho Lts. Maynard & Roden did. Miss Ray & I lostover dinner to Mrs. E. & Miss Grant. Letter from A. J. U.

1919: Captain Lippincott came in forblood culture. I fainted after 3 trialsI am really blue andneed something.

1919. To a dance at “108” w/ Lt. Maynard. He is so queer —not one bit like he was.Music from the “Call.”

1919: My feet are blistered.Am ordered to PruniersOnly regret is that I'llnever see Lt. Maynard again

1919: Lt. Maynard came in a.m.returned in p.m. to have dinnerw/ us & Lt. Blakelock. Carried us tothe train. Mrs. E. & I in Nevers.

1919: American Express late so spentthe night at hotel in Nevers—had areal dinner on. delighted to meet myDolly here in Pruniers. I love her.

1919. To the Chateaux deTauer-nay w/ Dolly, Mrs. “U” and threeaviator officers for dinner.Had a very interesting time.

1919: Am put on a month's sickleave w/ Dolly. Went to a dance at theOfficers' “Y.” Had a wonderful timew/ all those aviators

1919. Went to Orleans w/ Miss Morrill & her capitan, Mrs. E. & St. Barry & Lt. Whitkaiser. Had a nice ridedown. saw cathedral, haddinner and auto troublesthat got us home at 4 am.

1919: In bed all day: receivedthe jam and tea from MissMorrill's “capitan.” In bed at9:00 pm—Unheard of tale!

1919: Off on our leave. Lt. L & Captain to see us off. The twovery thrilling aviators. Lts. Bain & Churchward trying to makeus stay over to a dance w/them. Left in Paris. Putup at Hotel St. Romaine.

1919: busy in a.m. w/ Red Tape.Tried to see Prince of Sev—but because too cold so had to move on. Our canary sings.

1919: In bed all day untiltime to have supper andleave for the Gare du Lyon. Ina compartment w/ 4 nice artillery officers.

1919: An interesting day: had a nicetrip down. Saw Capt. Ludwig, Lt.Lyon & Patsy on train for Nice.Hated to tell my newly foundfriends goodbye. The home in Antibesso came over here to theGrand Hotel in Cannes. SawLouise Reinhardt first thing.She has made me sohappy about something. Iam in a marvellous swim

1919: Cannes is beautiful!We just lived in thesun all day. Moved tothe Albion.

1919. Met Lt. Blue andhad tea and danced atthe Officer's Club. Engineerwho knew Lt. Ely.

1919: Came over here to Antibesa matin. Am so gladas 'tis “beautifuller” yet here.Miss Delano here also.

1919: Such a nice lazyday—slept and readall day. Scotch officerswapped me & Dolly.

1919: Miss Delano givesus a nice little talk.I am desperately lazyand sit all the time

1919: Over to Cannesfor the day. Tea atthe Officers' Clubagain. Met Lt. Emmett

1919. Dolly, Louise & Ito Nice to spend theday w/ Lt. Emmett. Hada glorious day.

1919: To Cannes. had a funny Capt. Slater of Washto bore me to death.Trained it out.

1919: “Sunny” is downActually heard fromhome today. I amenjoying this place.

1919: Went to a Valentinedance at the Officer'sClub. Met Lt. Gould. Alsosaw my Montana lawyer

1919: Danced w/ Lt. Gould atthe Officer's Club after teain p.m. and he came out to our dance inthe evening. Severalmen of the TennisTournament over hereand danced tonight.Had such a snippyletter from CaptainLudlum today. He isso mean!

1919. Miss Hobbs andMiss Swayne left ustoday. I've written manyletters & yawned.

1919: To tea and Lt. Gouldbrought us home in machine.Lost girls' name. In to adance . . to the Carlton “bar.”

1919: Saw the old donjon inAntibes. Walked home w/ Mass. sargeant. Missed ourtrip to Grasse. Funny Captain.

1919: The wonderful “tear”for Louise and her Q. M.Deep remorse. dance atO's C. Broken engagements

1919: Shopped. Met my newSpring hat. No mail. CaptainL. is ill. The Gasant at O's C.Had lots of fun w/ Louise.

1919: To Cannes. to spend theday w/ Lts. Lewis & Young.watched tennis tournament & motored to Nice.

1919: In bed until 11. Lts. Lewisand Young came out to spendthe day. Louise and I lunch-ed there at Eden Rock. 60 francs'And we went into thePrivate's Dance. stayed until10—then to Officer's Club.Refused to dance—tired!And Louise had a letter,from Captain Ludlum.

1919: Lazy all day: Louisewent to Nice on a wildchase. I want a realletter. Bess is angry w/ me.

1919: Dolly's birthday. Upearly and went on atrip to Grasse and up theLoup. Saw three ofRubins pictures. Tea at R.C. club. Nodance tonight andno mail. Miss Learned in.

1919: Ale, I hate tothink of leaving hereWent to Carnes andhad a very interestingtrip in w/ a Colonel andtwo Majors. Am havingmy shoes half soled. Myonly pair. am wearing Louise's.

1919: To Nice, Monte Carlo, & Italian border.Louise tried to pet me & tuck me—and I didn'tlike it much toher surprise.

1919 Went in for tea w/ the two Louises. sawonly the big aviator.Tired from tripping.

1919: To the Isles de St Marguerite & St. Honorat w/ both Louises. Lt. Lewis & Lt. Thayer. Sailed over on thebeautifully rough & blue sea—saw where the Prince ofthe Iron Mask was keptimprisoned.

1919—No such day.

1919: Had a dance out herethis evening. I had a dandytime avoiding & teasing Lt.Young. Major Snow nice.

1919: Charlie came over tosee me today. He is stationedat Nice. Dr. West calls meone of the three Graces.

19[19] “We Three” lunched w/ Lt. Lewisat Edu-Roe today: went toCannes & Nice to see himoff. No mail. No L. C. L.

1919: The “Gibson girls” startfor home. Met Col. Woodbury & Major Clarkson inCannes. Were so goodto us. Lt. Walden hadsupper on the train w/ us.slept in our compartment.Knows J. P. U. still noletter from L. C. L. Ishe angry?

1919: In Paris at 3:30 p.m. Triedto get J. P. on the phone butcouldn't. Tired and tobed. Louise met Cpt. Morrison

1919: Spent the day w/ Capt.Morrison. took us to thePantheone de la Guerre andNapoleon's Tomb. Went tothe Casino de Paris.enjoyed it immensely. metthe lonely little Captain. Naughty Louise

1919: To the Louvre at last!Met Lt. Young at the Regina.To hear Castor & Pollux atthe Opera House w/ thecrowd. Kelsie told methat L. C. L. tried to get toCannes. If he only had!

1919: R. T. O. says we are inParis too long but can'tarrest us. Arrived at Prunierscold & hungry. 14 letters anda card from D. R. M.Still no mail from L. C. L.He's nothing but an Army findanyway. didn't go to thedance tonight

1919: Am in the O.R.Met a couple ofnice men. No mail.Isn't he mean!

1919: Several ops—much interestingwork in view —but “long came”a big headache and I amsent to bed dinnerless w/ codeine gr ¼.

1919: In bed all day. MajorHowe in to see me. saysI may have to go home. Had aletter from Lt. Maynard.

1919: Am up today but myhead is so light. 'tis actuallyheavy. They say I must appearbefore the examining board!!

1919: Couldn't go to the dance onMonday or last night. “Le mala la tete.” Hope I am bettersoon! No mail! I hate L. C. L.

1919: A funny letter fromLt. Walden explainingwhy we didn't seehim again. Our fault.

1919: Mrs. E. has gone toParis on official business.She is going to callon J. P. My headaches.

1919: Fourteen new nursesin! Mrs. E. not back andno mail in spite of mydream last night.

1919: St. Patrick's day andDolly & I celebrated by havinga delivery at 4:30 a.m. The child isnamed Therese.

1919: Mrs. Eubanks home.Has seen J. P., and sayshe is coming down soon.Dull monotonous days.

1919: Today I was ordered be-fore the examining board: I ambeing sent home. Major Howe isconsoling. Phila aviator nice.

1919: One of our nurses fromGermany down for baggage. Over to the com. Q. W. Had quitea time w/ Simone. No mail.

1919: Lt. Maynard walkedin! Won't we glad to see him?Lang-ie, Miss Lewis, Dolly andI leave for Germany. butwe stopped here atTours to spend thenight. A note sent up toRoom 48 by an officer.

1919: To the Cathedral: left Tours atnoon and a nice Q. W. shavetail foundme a seat. Was nice to Dolly. At theRec. Station, wanted to put me in amental ward. Dolly & I are Langy and Lewie are laughing at us.

1919: Am left here at Savenay allalone. The nurse had to pet me.My physical gave me a headache.Misses Palmer & Evans are admitted.

1919: Ten nurses ordered toembark. Some mad andsome glad. I feel wooden—they can do as they choose.

1919: Well, the ten are gone andI am over here at Wd 18for observation. This is somuch quieter.

1919: Was examined by anew man—he says Ihave thyroid trouble.C'est la guerre!

1919: Rumors again—I wishI were going to be atthe U.N.C. dinner inParis.

1919: Went before a boardthat marked me“To be evacuated assoon as possible.”

1919: Brother's birthday.It has surely beena mean day. I dowant my mail.

1919: Went to R.C. church ina.m., to walk w/ Lt. Rowen inthe p.m. To church againin the little village.

1919: Up town twice—alsowent for Jonquils. Wentup to my knees in a watercress field I thought a meadow.To a dance.

1919: To a masquerade danceDressed like a Grecian maidVamped Captain Orr untilhe was more than puzzledand finally left stillin mask, unknown.

1919: To Pont Chateau—didthe stations of the Cross.Didn't go to the Casual'sDance as I promised.

1919: As usual—no mail andconstant grumblings fromthe “Class D patients”

1919: Dr. and I did aMarathon to the “Gare.”

1919: Did nothing but run uptown to get Miss McCarty'syoke. visited the pastry shopand a cute little French baby.

1919: To baseball game betweenthe Officers and Non-coms. Icould imagine other officersin their places.

1919: To Guëronde, and then onto La Bouche for picnic lunch.A wild ride home in the truckthru' St. Nazaire. A letter from Louise.

1919: Went to the “K- frolics”and was wild to go to theirdance but didn't. Wrote toL. C. L. instead. Will he wear it?

1919: To the “113” dance this eveningHad a dandy dancer fromBoston infantry of 27th. He hasbeen gassed and is splendid!

1919: All ordered out: my feet are allblistered from last night.A noisy ward.

1919: Ready for train butwere ordered to stayhere another day. Hada note from Dolly.

1919: Today we were orderedout really. On hospital train#60. Saw my gassed Sargentto say goodbye.

1919: In St. Nazaire when Iawakened. came on boardthe Rijndam at 9 a.m. Sawthe 41 Unit. Lt. Wellford minus

1919: Had a lovely day. Talked w/ “The Col.” Major Reuhl and Lt.Owen all day. Tis very roughover half of passengers ill.

1919: Met a nice little M.G. man.Awful storm last night. only sevennurses well. On duty until late.Have danced only once.

1919Forget it! Ruehl

19[19] A great load taken of mymind to day. Washed my hair & took a bath. “Beaucoup” hair devour-ed by Lt. Owen as he likes taste of (we'llbuy tonic.)

1919: Listened to Dr. Thomas'sconfession. He surely is afascinating man and is the best dancer in the world.

1919: Don't feel well. Today, Butlistened to Lt. Owen's troubles. Ienjoy these Naval Officers I ache in every limb.

1919: Easter morn! I am putin Isolation by Dr Thomas andgiven beaucoup drink by verynice Miss Allen.

1919: Another day in bed butam moved on port side.Am dead hungry.

1919: Up and receiving con-gratulations. at a dance andLt. Owens & I came near fainting. He had a hemorrhage.

1919: Another dance: the firstfive w/ Ensign Gallagher. MissKantner wore Col Caball's cap & was punished.

1919: Our last dance. w/ the“Gobs” from 7:30—9—officers 9—11.Had a wonderful time anda glorious fox-trot w/ Lt. Owens.

1919: Went to bed so late & up early.Landed at Newport News at 2:30 p.m.and am now in Old Soldier's Homeat Hampton. Lt. Harris is nice.

1919: Went over to Newport Newsto see Hines. Ensign Bartlettcame over & took Miss Kantnerand me to Hotel Chamberlaine

1919: To Newport News againSaw Col. Clark w/ hisfather—Champ Clark.A real club sandwich!

1919—Misses Kantner, Smith & I went to Norfolk. EnsignBartlett w/ us. spent theday—danced in evening.

1919: In bed all day—amjust lazy. Met a Loot. fromCamp Sevier last nightalso Miss Brooks & Lt. Dunn.

1919: Ordered to Biltmore.Dinner at The Jeffersonin Richmond and amnow on sleeper waiting to go out

1919: Breakfast in Salisbury—metthe attorney for Sen. R. R. wonderfultrip. I room w/ Miss Kantner: Misses Ford,Lawson, Nelson and Page are here.

1919: Trolleyed into Asheville—theprices are awful! Don't tell meFrance is exorbitant! Movedinto another section.

1919: A lazy day. I did wantmy mail so but not one letter came. We shocked theLt. examining Miss McCartney.

1919: Sunday and no mail.Saw a negro baptizing inthe river and we walkedinto Biltmore for sodas.

1919: No mail. Had myphysical this evening andI am to be dischargedtout de suite. I am glad!

1919: Stayed in bed all daywhile Miss Kantner readout loud to me. “Mac” con-fides her fears that she's a vamp

1919: Have my orders to leavefor home day after tomorrowI still have no mail.I am mad about it!

1919: Went to the 30th Div.parade. and to the Marketin Asheville for lunch.Miss Kantner “treated” in evening

1919: Left Biltmore 3:30 p.m. Adjutant of thestate, General Royster, very nice to me.Saw Senator Overman! changed at Salis-bury, and at Greensboro found my sleeper.

1919: Changed at Selma, Rocky Mount & Hobgood for home. Good to be here. Thechildren are so excited. a letter fromL. C. L. frisky called me “Herbert.”