Covers the period 1 Jan-23 Oct 1933, with individual entries for 18 Mar 1934 (Stella and her husband's return to Shanghai after their wedding and honeymoon in Europe), 24 Apr 1938 (just after the birth of their second child, Juniper), and Dec 1977 giving Stella's thoughts on re-reading her first ...
Covers the period 24 Sep-4 Nov 1937, includes passing mentions of the Sino-Japanese war and air raids. With occasional entries for 1939-1950 and 1972 reflecting on her relationship with her husband, John.