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and my pen) still. Took a bath & went to bed
after reading "Asolea"
awhile after dinner.

March 13, 1922 – Monday
Mon. is always a busy day. Should have gone to
the p.o. & mailed mine & Miss Davis' reports
home, but felt too badly to do so. the big scab came
off behind my ear, but I've got a sore lip & had
to paint my left tonsil (on the outside) with
iodine again. A Mr. & Mrs. Watts, from Carmel
Calif., the former an artist, & a Miss Watson,
English, arrived from Prome for chota; Mr.
Lewis came later. Miss G. treated to soda in
class this p.m., but Miss S. sent out for ice;
these, plus Miss T. played tennis this p.m. I
got out my green dress, beadbag, gold & pearl
jewelry & went by for Mrs. P. at 5; she had for-
gotten [forgotten] about my coming – so I found out later –
& had had tea at home – We went to the club,
however, and had another (for her); I always
eat like a pig when I get away from the G.H. as
there is such a sameness here. We watched
the dancing for awhile, leaving shortly be-
fore seven. Mr. L. brought down some strawberries from M.
for Miss Peterson, who kindly divided with the
rest of us. At breakfast Mr. & Mrs. W. were not pres-
ent [present], so as no one else seemed inclined, I intro-
duced [introduced] Miss W. around. Misses T. & Peter were out
for dinner. Mr. L. writing on his typewriter till
about ten. The 3 newcomers & I talked together out
on the porch for awhile, Miss W. leaving rather
early, as she has been ill; the others telling me
of some of their experiences in India, especi-
ally [especially] the Durbar at Delhi when many of the ra-
jahs [rajahs] were present loaded with jewels. Read some
in Asolea this a.m. & then took a nap at noon. Mr.

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M. has promised to show me some of his
sketches. That disgusting Indian festival is being
celebrated today.

March 14, 1922 – Tuesday
A little cooler today than it has been for sometime.
I went to the deaf school for breakfast; we had cheese
on toast, a cucumber, and other things that I like,
including chicken mulagatawny – and I ate two
dishes, whereas usually I don't care for soup. Mrs
Cummings and twins arrived early this a.m.; I
couldn't place her at first, & no one introduced
us, but the twins finally solved the problem.
Mr. M showed me his sketches this aft.; they took
a drive in the park & around the lakes later.
Miss Peterson visited me a little while in the p.m.
Then I went over to wish Miss S. a happy birthday.
After dinner I bathed, washed 3 hand. & 2pr hose, the
wht. silk ones will have to be darned tomorrow. Some
got home mail this eve, but I did not; some of it
was burned in its journey across India; I have
not seen the papers, so do not know the details.
Read "Asoka." Went thru the consonant chart at the
deaf school; will go again Fri, & drill on the vowels.
They sent me home in a gharry as they knew I was
not quite up to the scratch. Miss Peter has been away
all day. Got a letter from Ida Davis. Set out clean clothes
for tomorrow; suppose the dhoby will appear some
time during the day. Miss C. gave me a note, also a
cordial invitation to make that headquarters when
in town. Mr Ak Son talked to me for about half
an hr. after class, giving me some fatherly advice
about Prome. I heard Mr. Roach had had a hemo
rage [hemorage], but hope it is not true. Told the Ms how to