April 11th, 1912
Aboard the R.M.S. Titanic
We are on the grandest ship in the world and to make things better Uncle J.J. is the richest man on the ship, even though I know he is one of the richest men in the world it is still shocking to hear it. Finally, I must begin with earlier this morning.
It took nearly forever for everything to be loaded up in our three cars. Our shiny black one was ours in which we drove in and the two others were red and for our luggage and Aunt Madelyn's nurse, Miss Caroline and maid Rosalie. Uncle J.J. man servant, Mr. Robins also came along.
The Titanic is breath taking. We arrived and it loomed over us making me feel quite inferior. All around us people were hugging crying out and waving. I must it was quite a large crowd. There were three bridges too. On The one that was the lowest was 3rd class and the highest was 1st class, 2nd class was somewhere along the middle. I heard a lot of different languages too, some that I couldn't recognize. I saw a 3rd class girl around my age. She was small and had raggedy clothes on and a kerchief. She looked at me with envying eyes. I am not proud of this but it makes me count my blessings.
We were then greeted and given a nosegay of flowers, they smelled beautiful. Many women had the latest fashions on, but (not to sound pompous) I believe that mine was the most beautiful. I had my light pink coat with the black buttons and embroidery and my collar made of black fur. I carried my black fur muff in one hand and had Flora's pink leash in the other. I also had a glorious and large black hat adorned with plumes of black feathers and light pink flowers. There are hardly any other girls my age on the ship except for my closest friends, Josephine Fischer. She inherited millions from her grandfather after he died, what's scandalous that he did not give it to her father. Her parents are in charge of the money though. I am not sure what the money came from but I am sure it was from the inheritance from a railroad fortune.
Our sate rooms are just beautiful! I have a sitting room, a bedchamber and even a private promenade. The bed chamber is a deep red color and the furnishings are like a cherry wood. I have my own bath too, with a shiny porcelain tub and two sinks. I don't see why I have two, I am only one person! I am rather cozy as I lay upon my bed now. Once again it will soon be time for dinner. Although I must say that when we went up to the boat deck to wave good bye, there were so many people! Some were waving, yelling, crying or even throwing flowers up to us. Surprisingly I caught one! It lies in a vase next to my bed.
I am very smart, Aunt Madelyn poked her head in and said, "Augusta, time to get ready!" I think I shall wear the peach gown tonight. I am not sure where we are dining, I think maybe the Dining saloon. I can't wait to taste the wonderful food!
As Always,
Augusta