March 27, 2020

Dear Diary,

A fortnight has passed since I became a Governess, Short-Order Cook and Scullery Maid in the blink of an eye. It is truly an exhausting life. The children, in particular, are continuously famished and consume extraordinary quantities of food. I fear our supplies are wearing thin. 

Being a governess to Mistress Olivia is proving to be quite challenging as well. Nearly every task is met with obstinance and, dare I say it, a surly attitude. I have never steeled my nerves so frequently nor taken so many deep breaths as I have over the last five days. 

I am truly in awe of the amount of work required to complete the tasks at hand. I pray that the situation eases in the future. 

Very truly yours,
Maya