Martha Bell’s Diary Sat. April 25 1914
We’ve had a perfectly glorious time today – went to American Lake on a Picnic. We’ve been talking about going for some time and as today was simply an ideal one for a picnic decided to go. There were six of us- Frances and Ella Miller, Jeannette, Pearl Mildred and I. The Lake is quite a ways from the city – about an hours ride and a beautiful one, too. We went thru the tall, tall pines and it was everywhere just like a park. The lake itself is beautiful too. It’s not very large, but it sits right in the midst of the forest with lovely grassy slopes all around. We decided on our “campground” and proceeded to eat our lunch right away (It was then about twelve-thirty). It was the best thing and we ate and ate and ate. We had pickles, deviled chicken sandwiches, deviled eggs, cake and fruit. Then we went exploring and took some of the cutest pictures. The whole afternoon we spent in just having a good time and got back just in time for dinner. Miss Douglas is in Seattle and Miss La Wall has gone to a concert so there is no one here. Jeannette and the Millers felt for some excitement so decided to “step out” and go to a movie not far from here. They did and we were to unlock the door for them, which we did but which Miss Livermore locked again before they came in. So, when they got here they had to call up for someone to come and open the door again. No one caught them fortunately and it was lots of fun.
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