December 21,1778 Dear Diary, I was outside today getting water from the river, when I overheard my brothers, Henry and Jimmy, talking about fighting the Continental Army. But I was worried because I believe that Colonies should have their right to Independence and have freedom. So I decided to spy on them for a while, until I heard mother call for lunch. Then later that night I wanted to talk to father about it, but I was scared, so I didn't. Sincerely, Kara Ashbocker December 22,1778 Dear Diary, Today I decided to talk to mother at the tavern where it was private, about what I had found out. She was shocked and surprised about Henry and Jimmy betraying her like that. By how mother was acting, she was really mad. Then she went outside where Henry and Jimmy were chopping up wood, and Mother started to yell at them. I wondered I should've told Mother or not. Then later that night, O was really scared because I heard Mother, Father, Henry, and Jimmy arguing about how Mother had yelled at Henry and Jimmy earlier today. Sincerely, Kara Ashbocker December 23,1778 Dear Diary, My brothers just left the house with muskets in their hands, along with other supplies, I think that they are fighting in the Continental Army. I am scared because I don't want my brothers to get killed, or even hurt. Also, right now Mother and Father are downstairs, arguing, but this time about something different. Father is confessing that he has been very loyal to the king. Father just walked out the door and slammed it, but it bounced back open. I just wonder if Father is leaving Mother and me, and now that Henry and Jimmy are away, it is just Mother and me. Sincerely, Kara Ashbocker