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dishonoured us a little. I told my Mother what a respectable
person had said to me, so that she might be pleased with me. I
imagined that my Father, seeing me busy doing something,
would speak well of me, though what I was doing was nothing
special.

Monday 11

I was sorry to cut a bad figure with a person held in high
esteem. I was rather harsh. I was gratified to hear that an
object I had made had been praised. I was not very respectful
towards a girl. I excused myself.

Tuesday 12

I omitted a good deed for fear I might be laughed at. I
mended a dress very carefully so that its owner might be
satisfied by it. I tried to cover up my mistake to avoid a
scolding. I missed an opportunity to make an act of humility.
When girls asked me to teach them the profession of the Faith,
instead of admitting that I did not know it, I pretended not to
understand their request.

Wednesday 13

I was a bit jealous at seeing another person shown
more regard than myself. I was sorry because a certain person
preferred another girl to myself. I felt a secret pleasure when

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