The Diary of Anne Frank by Anne Frank

Dearest Kitty, Bep's been back for the last two weeks, though her sister won't be allowed back at school until next week. Bep herself spent two days in bed with a bad cold. Miep and Jan were also out for two days, with upset stomachs.

I'm currently going through a dance and ballet craze and am diligently practising my dance steps every evening. I've made an ultra-modern dance costume out of a lacy lavender petticoat belonging to Mumsie. Tape is threaded through the top and tied just above the bust. A pink corded ribbon completes the ensemble. I tried to turn my gym shoes into ballet slippers, but with no success. My stiff limbs are well on the way to becoming as supple as they used to be. A terrific exercise is to sit on the floor, place a heel in each hand and raise both legs in the air. I have to sit on a cushion, because otherwise my poor backside really takes a beating.