I made a mistake, a wrong turn in my affair (hah!) with Dolores. It has up to now been a compete secret. Me & myself knew. That's all. Now this evening I told Comstock. I had to have someone to talk to. He won't tell, I'm fairly sure. I hope not. He gave his word.

1. This noon I saw her, Anne Prince, Cherie Maynard & Sandy Darling in the hall at school. I said, "Where's my apple?" She said, "We already ate them." I said very indignantly, "Why didn't you give me some?" only I was facing Clegg just to see if Dolores would answer me even if I wasn't looking at her. Dolores said, "Danny took your bite." I put a kiddingly mad look on my face and took my leave.

2. Just after 7th period I saw her coming toward me down the hall in the crowd of kids changing classes. I decided not to say anything and act as if I hadn't seen her to see if she'd say anything. "Hello, John." Ah! "Hi, Dolores." Relief.

Someday...someday I'll have her.