Lucy Lorimer's Commonplace Book

Character Commentary

Apprenticing with Mr. Russel has been very informative. He has been teaching me how to make our photography business run and some general business knowledge. Today, while taking a break, I was walking around his studio when I noticed a stack of books on a desk. Amongst them, I found a book called "Photography in Three Lessons: a book for beginners". It was rather short, but I skimmed it anyways out of curiosity. While doing so, I found a brief list of ingredients to create a negative mixture. Even though rather simple, I find it interesting since creating photos…

Character Commentary

Frank writes in good spirits, but I worry about him going further into the war areas. I am aware he is not the one actually fighting, but that does not make me worry any less. One fellow has already perished in the line of work as Frank hence why he is over there in the first place. My sisters and I see his sketches in the paper, but that holds no light to what is actually occurring over there, nor how he is truly fairing. I am always awaiting his next letter. Working in the studio is a good pass time, but it does not always clear my mind. My sisters are always…

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These are sketches Frank drew. His parents showed me around the house, the house that Frank was going to show me. The house he was going to bring me to. His vivid descriptions hold true to what I have seen thus far. His parents are very kind, and they treat me as if I am their own daughter. The daughter I was to be but may never become. We still have no word on Frank's status. I don't know if he is alive, dead, or worse. Finding these sketches are lovely, yet they sting to gaze at. Frank always mentioned how beautiful his home in Cornwall was, but less focus on…