From 8-year old Hilda’s diary:
I didn’t write in this book yesterday because we left very early in the morning and after we returned home Alma and I were so busy talking and telling everyone about our wonderful time that before I knew it, it was time for me to go to bed. There are just ten days before Christmas and I must think very seriously about my presents. I have just two dollars and ninety-four cents now. Of course I know I can earn more by then, but Grandfather says that I shouldn’t count fleas before they are caught. Bugs, either.