Richmond Womans College - Puffs and Patches Yearbook (Richmond, VA)

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an eye on the door. I didn't care about giving john Walker next receiving night when he asked me. but as long as I didn't have an engagement, thought I had better. However. I brightened up considerably when he mentioned bringing over a friend of his to see one of the other girls. and he said he was a dandy-looking chap and a line boy. VVonder if he his light hair? I shall wear my prettiest evening dress and look as nice as possible. anyway. , October 12th-SLIIICIHY.-It is quiet hour now. so. my diary, you and I can have another little chat. XVe received last night and I wore my red dress-that is my prettiest- and between you and me, diary, I looked better than I have ever looked in my life. joy and I waited in Chapel for john and his friend. Finally they came, John leading and his friend in the rear. and I've never seen such a grand looking man in my life. There was something familiar about him, too-then I gave a start as he turned around and looked at me, and as I noticed his start of surprise and astonishment also, I felt more at ease. However. that did not prevent me from blushing to the roots of my hair when he, Bob Bruce. the boy of long ago, came and shook hands with me and said, NVhy, Peggy, what in the world are you doing up here? I thought you had stopped college. My, Izzrw you have grateful. All I said was, W'hy, Bob I like a little fool and could not utter another syllable, but that did not keep me from thinking, and I was ardently longing to kick myself for acting so childishly. Of course, we had loads to say to each other, so, naturally. joy and John began talking at a little distance from us. Now I knew I was rude because I had the engagement with John, and Joyce with Bob, but I had no intention of talking to him then, and, from the things Bob said, he had no intention of moving, either. NVe talked things over and Bob was as sweet as could beg however, I could clearly notice a great change in him. He had lost his father soon after we stopped writing, and he was com- pelled to leave college and take care of his mother. Through the inliuence of one of his t'ather's best friends he secured a line position with a large firm, and next year he hopes to be taken in as junior partner. I-Ie said he was in town then on business for the lirm and that he would have to go back today. I shall hear from him tomorrow, however, but instead of the boy it will be a man who is writing now. And ever since last night I have been so happy. I wonder what in the world is the matter with me? Can I be in love? Impossible, and yet- Wfell, quiet hour is over and Patty, who has been asleep. has just waked up and asked me crossly what I always wrote in that pesky old diary. She doesn't know what a comfort you've beeng however. I must close now and stop her fussing. December 6th.-Am working so hard. My reports each month have been over ninety on all grades and so I expect the family thinks there is a mistake somewhere, XVe initiated hve girls into our sorority last night and had a line time. December I7tl1.--Just think, Christmas is almost here. Day after tomorrow we leave for I-Iome, Sweet Home, to remain until the sixth of january, and l shall see Bob. January 7th.-Back again, diary, after spending the happiest Christmas of all my life. Bob came and stayed three days. All the family like him line. I must stop now and unpack. No more fun for a long time, as I must study for exams January 22d.-Hard at work and scared to death- exams Monday. February Ist.--- Exams are all over and I am almost sure I passed. Hooray! I feel like dancing a Highland Fling. February 7th.-The Juniors gave the Seniors a big reception last night and everybody enjoyed themselves immensely. IOO

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The Diary of a College ir lbeaves from the Diary of Miss lvliuuziuucr LvNNIs PIARRISON, otherwise known as PEcc.v, 1913-19141 ONV in the world shall I begin you, my diary? I'm sure I don't know, for never before in my life have I attempted to keep such a thing. Nothing shall be hidden from you-everything I say, do or think shall be carefully written on your clean white face through all the days of this year, be they bright and glad or sad and blue. September 26tIl.-I arrived here on the eleven o'clock train this morning. By here l mean the Womans College of Riclnnond, Virginia. I was glad to be back, for lots of the old girls have returned also and already three of the Mu Phi Mu's, Edith, Betty and joy. The Mu Phi is my sorority, you know. XVe tried to get Miss Baker to put us four into adjoining rooms, but she wouldnt Perhaps it is for the best after all, because the girl she has put me with seems to be a nice girl and very pretty. And just think, she knows a boy l know, such a dear boy, too. I clon't mind confessing to you, diary, that once we had a terrible case. but you know summer cases donit last long. He went back to college and so did I, and linally both of us stopped writing. because he got mad with me for not writing oftener, and wrote me Z1 scorching letter. I, in turn. wrote one back and told him I was sorry. but if he didn't like it he didn't have to write to me again, as I wasn't aware that l had begged him to write in the lirst place. Afterwards I rather regretted writing that letter, for sure enough I had treated him rather shabby, because he used to write me every day of his life and when I lirst came to College I did the same, only l never wrote such mushy ones as he did. That was three years ago, when I Iirst came to College, and I haven't heard a line from him since. Let me see, he couldn't have been more than twenty then and I was only lifteen. They were a boy's letters-not a man's. I just wonder how he would write now? I wonder how he looks? Are his eyes as blue and his hair as light as ever? In all probability he has forgotten the gray-eyed slip of a girl named Peggy whom he thought he liked long ago. Light bell rang centuries ago, and Patty tthat's my new roommatej has asked me if I am ever going to stop writing. She has linished all her letters and is getting ready for bed. Goodness! she says it's ten minutes past twelve. Wie all had a feast in here tonight, for each girl brought a box from home with her. I can tell you I certainly did stuff. We all expect to be ill in the morning, but- we should worry -we had a good time anyway. I positively can't write any more tonight, I am too sleepy. ' September 30th.-Today is Saturday. Lots of new girls Came today and we also have three new teachers. lt makes me real homesick to think of studying, besides I've got to work so hard this year. Oh, well, such is life. Vtfe went on Broad Street today-that's 'rllli street of Richmond. l saw three boys that I knew and they followed us into the l ivc and Ten Cent Store and l introduced Patty. Bill Parkens seemed to go crazy over her, and asked for next receiving night. I talked to the other two boys, meanwhile keeping 99

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March 5th.- -Had 11 letter from mother today and she said she was making some of my clothes for Commencement. April Sth.-We are on suspension. Patty and I. and both of us are as blue as the mischief. However, I got a sweet letter from Bob. and that helps some. May l6fll.- liX2l'l'I'IS0 are here. Pray for me. I-layen't time to write more now. May 23d.-tlli, what a glorious feeling of relief! I have passed, and am now in truth a dignilied Senior. llaye just sent a telegram home and one to Bob. Nothing but fun from now on. I hope. june lst.-l have neglected you shamefully, my diary. these last days, but now it is over. This week of endless gaiety is a thing of the past and I am glad, for I am, oh, so tired. Tired, yet happier than ever before. :Xnd as I look in the mirror I can hardly recognize the Peggy of olden days. for I am so changed. A college graduate. and, best of all, engaged to the dearest boy in all the world. Can you realize it? For, as I said g-oocl-nigl'1t to llob in the dim light of the parlor. he drew me close to him and whispered in my ear as he slipped a shining solitaire on the third linger of my left hand, Little 'Peg U' My l-leart' will you be mine? :Xnd I, burying my face in his coat, replied with :'l'll swap me for you. And now, my diary, I bid you farewell for this stage of my lifeg my college days are over and sadly l close your leaves. Tomorrow l begin an entirely newnlife. for, after all, Hfillllffffllllli nl flIt'ff1llIllIIIS.U KA'rH1sRxN1c Mooius I-I,xRNEx', '14. tk? L IOI