For the last few days, which is the reason while I have not been able to update, sorry!
The day after I updated, we went to VIENNA and stayed one night! Yes, Vienna, to see an opera(well, Gretl and Marta did not come as they were a bit young, so they went somewhere else instead…The Opera went on for about 2 hours, then we went back to the hotel as it was around 10:00pm! And went to sleep…
The following day, we returned home and Father found a letter from some man called Herr Zeller(don’t ask me who this is..?) and took it to his study to read. He would not tell us who he is..Father knows but us kids don’t. Anyway, Later on in the day, received a telegram from Rolf, but Father made Liesl stay inside when she asked “Who delivered it?!”. Father came ina nd asid it was a telegram from Vienna, so “Nothing to worry about”..what does he mean “nothing to worry about?”, there is nothing to worry about!! Odd..!! Liesl tried to find out for us but she couldn’t…oh well! I guess Father is protecting us again incase we blurt it out!!
The day after that, we went into Salzburg for a horse and carriage ride and this time, had Father take us with Fraulien Maria while the Baroness and Uncle Max were “on business.” at home(and thsi time in Salzburg, I thought I saw Father’s younger sister, Eleonore..? But i don’t think it was, just looked like her). We then went for a picnic up in the mountains, which was really fun! We flew kites and played hide and seek(again). Then, after that, went back home as Father said “He cannot trust Uncle Max staying at home too long on his own with the Baroness..!”.
The very next day, We had to do some studying…again. While us 7 were studying, Brigitta overheard the Baroness talking to Father…She has inquired to a Boarding school and IS GOING TO SEND US THERE!!! Father then said it again “No, I will not have my children go to boarding school! I want them to study at Home!”. Friedrich for starters, would hate boarding school, So would I, well, we all would, Kurt especially. Friedrich joked he would start a Riot if he was forced to go! Anyway, later that day, Baroness Schraeder didn’t eat lunch with us she said “she had some important busines to attend to”…yeah right. I heard her on the phone chatting “To the boarding school” and judging by the look on Father’ face when we saw him, he didn’t seem to like the Baroness….! Well, if thats true, I agree!! She likes Shopping, sightseeing, impo0rtant business, shopping and did I mention Shopping??
The day after that, was boring. The Baroness had a ‘head cold’ so we all had to stay in and not go out, just because of her! Incase we spread it. Mind you, Gretl does not feel well(I’m sure she’ll be okay for the party though). We went through our dance routine again for So long, Farewell and the singing..it went well. Lets just say, Kurt has a small surprsie in store for Father too during that song!! I cracked myself laughing as he sang it, so did Brigitta and Friedrich! We did the rehersal inside(while Father was upstairs in his study room. Then, Uncle Max came through and wanted to hear us, so we explained it was a surprise and he’ll ahve to wait for it when the Party is in a few days!
Finally, yesterday, the Otchestra came in for a rehersal and us 7 had to stay upstairs for a a couple of hours, but we just watched from the landing. It seems Fraulien Maria has arranged for them to play ‘My favourite things’ on the instruments…It sounds nice! And a couple of other songs which we don’t know. Then, when they went, we bombarded Father with questions such as:
“Will the ladies wear glittery princess dresses?” (Probably, was the answer)
“Can we join in?”(No, was the answer)
“I want to dance! Can Fraulien teach me?” (No, was the answer)
And lets say..about 100 more!
Today, was spent doing school work and final party arrangements, it is on in two days! Father said we can watch from the small outdoor bit outside the ballroom and not dare put a foot in the ballroom..And Liesl feels “She should be able to stay and join in because she is now 16 and not a little child anymore!”. But she cannot…none of us can! Adults only! Also, today, the Baroness went shopping..again! Unfortunately, we all had to go and I got bored stiff, as did the others and Brigitta wandered off into a nearby bookshop to look around and caused a bit of a panic(because we couldn’t find her for 20 odd minutes!!) and that was about it what happened today.
I remember these parties well, I would want to join in. When I was little, Me, Liesl, Brigitta, Kurt and Friedrich would watch these parties from the upstairs banisters and comment on how we wanted to be “princes and princesses”, Mother looking stunning in her beautiful ballgowns and her long blonde hair(exactly like mine but a bit longer!) wavy and Father looking smart wearing all his medels and many guests in the house waering ‘Glittery, diamond dresses’ as Brigitta used to describe them!! I hope this party will be okay..I will update that evening!
Right, thats me off!
~Louisa Von Trapp~