Swimming Lessons

From Elsie Burton’s diary

My first swimming lesson was in that stream (near the structure on sleds).  Father could “dog paddle” and he was the teacher.  He spent some time trying with me and I did show some aptitude and received some grudging encouragement but I got the feeling it was important that boys master the skill.  I did enjoy the exercise, however.

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