Alone again, Beverly relaxed somewhat. It was hard to believe that life could get any worse than this. More than once lately, she had thought about killing herself, erasing the fact that she had ever existed. It would be so easy, so – except that she wouldn’t. She didn’t respect people who committed suicide.

I think it is better to know the worst, rather than trying to imagine it.

You have intellect, and courage, and command. Play your own game, and don’t worry about what anyone else is doing. That is what’s going to give you a shot at making it. Comparing yourself to anyone else will just drive you crazy.

I feel rather a fool writing down my thoughts.

Mrs. Carstairs is terribly excited about being aboard this particular ship, as it is the Titanic’s maiden voyage, and she is suppose to be the largest ever built.

Mrs. Carstairs is terribly excited about being aboard this particular ship, as it is the Titanic's maiden voyage, and she is suppose to be the largest ever built.

I tried to make each half sandwich last for three full bites, though I could easily have popped them into my mouth whole.

Then, all of a sudden, there was a great black hull, stretching farther than my eye could see.

On Christmas morning, Rebecca lost her moral virginity, her sense of humor - and her two best friends. But, other than that, it was a hell of a holiday.

Here I am, in a lovely hotel room, with my own bathroom. I have never experienced such incredible luxury.