Dear Journal,Oct. 18, 3173
I realize that Faber might be very hostile towards me and might try to confuse me with questions, but I prepared to face him anyway. If he asks me why a fireman of all people would want to save books, I have an answer: Mildred. I miss who she used to be. Where is the Mildred of old, the woman I truly love who truly loves me back? I've always wondered what's missing in my life. It might be books, but one thing is certain: Millie's love is missing in my life. Can books bring her back to me? I hope so, because if books aren't the answer, I don't know what is.
Dear Journal,Oct. 19, 3173
When I first met Faber, he seemed like a mean man. In reality, he's just a little paranoid and scared. The government and the fear of getting caught is what's holding him back. Anyone who took enough time to get to know him would realize that he really loves books. It wouldn't matter if was a bible, a children's book, or a baby book; it's precious treasure to Faber. If you look beyond the scared surface and the book-loving middle, if you peered into the deep core of Faber's soul, you would see a man who cares about other people and wants to help them with their struggles. Like Clarisse, he's a person who listens and actually cares about me. Is this what thinking does to a man?
Dear Journal,Oct. 20, 3173
Faber and I have had more time to talk. In this time, we've figured out how society got to be the way it is and what might help change it back to the book reading society it used to be. Faber was a little uneasy about the plan, but that's because he's scared and I can't blame him. I'm not sure I'd would talk to a fireman, former or not, about books. Now I feel bad for tearing the bible apart. Watching even one page being ripped out was pure torture for him. Well, the plan had been put into action. Soon every fireman will have a book in his house and the system will slowly crumble. We've got to stay strong, there's no turning back.
Dear Journal,Oct. 22, 3173
My life and my family really depress me. Why can't my wife, the love of my life, listen to me and trust me? Mildred, do you love me anymore, do you care about how I feel? I'd rip this entry out and give it to her but even then she wouldn't see the agony she's put me through. What's worse is I come back to work and I find Captain Beatty ready to torture my mind with yet another speech. He knows I'm not really "cured" from my "sickness". If Faber voice weren't in my head I'd probably explode and go on a rampage. Worst of all, I found out that Mildred isn't only heartless, but a snitch too. She told Captain Beatty about the books and now he wants me to burn down my own house. What can I do?