Chaperones

It's rare for me to be alone. Aunt seems to always be watching over me. She says as I'm getting older I'm going to need a chaperone otherwise people will talk. I can't think of anything worse than someone following me around, knowing my every move. 

Storytelling 

I love time on my own. It helps me to hear my own thoughts.  I like to make stories up and act them out without anyone watching. I can be whoever I want to be without breaking silly rules. 

I like to include Father in my stories too. It helps me keep his memory alive.  He'd understand my alone time because he often needed it too. 

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Victorian Christmas Gift Etiquette 

There are so many rules for Christmas shopping! Aunt Cora has been telling me all about them in time for our shopping trip.  I'm trying to pay attention - good girls listen and listen well, so Aunt keeps telling me. I've written them down in my notebook to help me remember just in case she tests me. 

Handmade Christmas Gifts

It's customary for men to buy gifts for ladies rather than hand making them. Ladies are encouraged to handmade and ensure gifts are not too intimate. It's completely different buying Christmas gifts for those who not blood relatives too! 

I didn't know it was customary to hint either as Aunt Cora does to Uncle Enoch about those gold knitting needles...