Sunday, 14 June, 1942
On Friday, June 12th, I woke up at 6 o’clock and no wonder; it was my birthday. But of course, I was not allowed to get up at that hour, so I had to control my curiosity until a quarter to seven. Then I could bear it no longer, and went to the dining room, where I received a warm welcome from Moortje (the cat).
Soon after seven I went to Mummy and Daddy and then to the sitting room to unpack my presents. The first to greet me was you, possibly the nicest of all. Then on the table there were a bunch of roses, a plant, and some peonies, and more arrived during the day.
I got masses of things from Mummy and Daddy and was thoroughly spoiled by various friends. Among other things I was given the book Camera Obscura, also Dutch Sagas and Legends, a party game, lots of sweets, chocolates, a puzzle, a brooch, Daisy goes to the Mountains (another terrific book), and some money. Now I can buy The Myths of Greece and Rome—grand!
Then Hanneli called for me and we went to school. During recess I treated everyone to sweet biscuits, and then we had to go back to our lessons.
Now I must stop. Bye-bye, we’re going to be great pals!
Monday, 15 June, 1942
I had my birthday party on Sunday afternoon, We showed a film The Lighthouse Keeper with that adorable dog Rin-Tin-Tin, which my school friends thoroughly enjoyed. We had a lovely time. There were lots of girls
