r me. So I ran
as fast as I could to my Chamber and locked the door.

IN CAMP GIRLS AVIATION CORPS, APRIL 12TH.

We are now in Camp, although not in Unaform, owing to the delivery
waggon not coming yet with our clothes. I am writing on a pad on my
knee, while my Orderley, Betty Anderson, holds the ink bottle.

What a morning we have had!

Would one not think that, in these terrable times, it would be a simple
matter to obtain a spot wherein to prepare for the defence of the
Country? Should not the Young be encouraged to spring to the call, "To
arms, to arms, ye braves!" instead of being reproved for buying a Tent
with no place as yet to put it, and the Adams's governess being sent
along with Elaine because we need a Chaperone?

Ye gods! A Chaperone to a Milatary Camp!

She is now sitting on one of the camp stools and embroidering a
centerpeice. She brought her own lunch and Elaine's, refusing to allow
her to eat the regular Milatary rations of bacon and boiled potatoes,
etcetera, and not ofering a thing to us, although having brought chicken
sandwitches, cake and fruit.

I shall now put down the events of the day, as although the Manual says
nothing of keeping a record, I am sure it is always done. Have I not
read, again and again, of the Captain's log, which is not wood, as it
sounds, but is a journal or Dairy?

This morning the man at the tent store called up and asked where to
send the tent. I then called a meeting in my Chamber, only to meet with
bitter disapointment, as one Parent after another had refused to allow
their grounds to be used. I felt sad--helpless, as our house has no
grounds, except for hanging out washing, etcetera.

I was very angry and tired to, having had to get up at sunrise to put
out the Emblem, and father having wakened and been very nasty. So I got
up and said:

"It is clear that our Families are Patriots in name only, and not in
deed. Since they have abandoned us, The G. A. C. must abandon them
and do as it thinks best. Between Familey and Country, I am for the
Country."

Here they all cheered, and Hannah came in and said mother had a headache
and to keep quiet.

I could but look around, with an eloquent gesture.

"You see, Members of the Corps," I said in a tence voice, "that things
at present are intollerable. We must strike out for ourselves. Those who
are willing please signafy by saying Aye."

They all said it and I then sugested that we take my car and as many as