A Long Ago Diary

I don't know where this is going.

July 8, 1951

Went with M & R to the Smith. Stifling hot. Got nauseous eating meat loaf sandwiches in Q afterward, too much catsup. L says will call soon, by Wednesday.

July 11, 1951

Hot again, and damp. Very long walk to bus stop, very long ride downtown, very long hot day inside. M offered lift home. Almost not worth it. Spaghetti with sauce from Mrs F. All day gone by and nothing from L.

July 13, 1951

Not as unlucky as promised – note from L. “Taking longer than I’d hoped.” And “Tied up completely” and “I’ll call by Monday.” Hot again, sweltering in office. M offered lift home again, but NOT on Friday night. R is out of town, he says. Double no thanks. Bus nearly empty – stopped at library on the way. Browsed lazily, nothing worth checking out. Still haven’t finished the Rafferty novel. Radio distracts, heat puts me to sleep.